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No. 2. JOSEPH HADFIELD, 
Past National Coiumodore. 



No. 3. William s. wells, 

Past Rear Admiral. 



No. 4- B. S. OSBON, 
past Rear Admiral. 



No. I. CHARLES W. ADAMS, 
Past National Commodore. 



No. 5. FRANCIS B. ALLEN 
Past Rear Admiral. 




" iDon't give up tbe Sbip." 



P^l STORY 



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]\Javal Yeterans 



FROM THE FIRST TO THE TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION INCLUSIVE 



BY 

WILLIAM 'siMMONS 

Past Senior Aid and Chief of Staff to Rear Admiral Allen ; Secretary Survivor's Association 
Marine Battalion; Secretary Survivor's Association Fort Fisher Expedition; Past 
Commander National Association Naval Veterans ; Past Commander Depart- 
ment of Pennsylvania, U. V. Army ; Past Commander Naval Post, 
No. 400, Dep't of Pa., G. A. R.; Past Commander Farragut 
Association of Phila.; Naval Veteran Legion of Phila.; 
Adjutant U, S. Marine Legion ; Encampment 
73, Union Vet. Legion of Philadelphia; 
U. S. S. Brooklyn, U. S. N., 1861-62-63 ; R. R. Cuyler, 64-65. 



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To the 

GALLANT SURVIVORS 

of our 

VICTORIOUS SQUADRONS 

•whose achievements and brilliant exploits in the 

CIVIL WAR 

won for themselves the grateful plaudits of the. loyal North 

and the thanks of future generations, 

THIS VOLUME 

is 

RESPECTbULL V DEDICA TED. 



"O'er the glad waters of the deep blue sea, 
Our thoughts as boundless as our souls are free, 
Far as the breeze can blow, the billows foam, 
Sur\-ey our empire and behold our home." 



PREFACE. 

The publication of this A^oluine was undertaken at the sngges 
tion of Past Rear Admiral B. S. Osbon, and other prominent 
Shipmates interested in the success of the organization. It will 
be found a plain statement of facts without any attempt at a 
literary display. 

As its title indicates, it treats of the origin and j)rogress of 
the association during the first ten years of its existence. The 
Naval Statistics and other information included are from official 
sources and can therefore be depended on as being correct. 

The publication of the proceedings of each convention and 
aj^pointments of each senior officer was at first contemplated; 
this we found would require two volumes, an unnecessary and 
uncalled-for expense. The proceedings are therefore prepared 
in a condensed form and only such matter used as will, we 
believe, prove generally interesting to all concerned. The por- 
traits of all senior officers are included, except ^^^ who declined 
to furnish photographs. 

. We sincerely trust it may receive a warm welcome and a 
conspicuous place in the family of every Naval Veteran in 
whose interests it is prepared. 

WILLIA:\[ SIMMONS. 

Philadelphia, December, 1895. 



In memotiam. 

Among the prominent Shipmates identified with ns in the 
infancy of the organization the following have been called aloft: 

J. D. Howley, D. D. Porter, George L. Varnick, and others 
of the Farragut Association, No, 1, of Philadelphia. Louis 
Richards, George W. Bostwick, and others of the New York 
Association. W. B. Daley and R. F. Tobin, of Boston; E. 
P. Springer, of Providence; N. C. Reed, of Columbus; and 
Walter M. Chester, of Chicago. 

Many are the graves we garland to-day, 

Many are the ones unknown ; 
Yet all shall awake at the great Jubilee, 

When Gabriel's trumpet is blown. 

Farewell Sliip mates, or to that part which die, but to \o\iy 
names and bright imperishable fame, I cannot say farewell ; 
witnin my breast there lives a memory of your noble deeds 
which alone with death can die. 



THE UNITED STATES NAVY. 



Marvelous as it may seem, the story of hazards and achieve- 
ments ill the army has been told by hundreds of writers, while 
the ten-fold more perilous duties and grand victories of the 
navy have hitherto been but briefly sketched. But for the navy 
the Union would have been destroyed by the aid of foreign 
sympathizers pouring in money, provisions and munitions of 
war to the Confederacy. The navy captured New Orleans, the 
great city of the South, controlling the entrance to the Missis- 
sippi river, and but for the navy, Grant says he could not have 
taken Vicksburg, nor operated successfully, as he did, against 
Richmond. 

The growth of our Navy was one of the marvels of the age, 
and it was a power of no small magnitude in crushing the 
Eebellion. It was second only to the Army itself, and has a 
glorious record in the salvation of the Nation. 

LOOK AT THE FOOTINGS ! 

It cost the Government, in round numbers, $480,000,000, 
or $120,000,000 for each year of the war, or $10,000,000 per 
month, or nearly a third of a million of dollars for every day 
of the war. 

It employed over six hundred vessels of war and over 50,000 
men, which force greatly exceeded that of any other nation in 
the world. 

It guarded over 7,000 miles of cost, including bays, rivers, 
etc., effectually preventing the importation of arms and muni- 
tions of war and so compelling the earlier exhaustion of the 
Confederate forces. 

It captured the immense number of 1,165 blockade runners, 
many of which were fine steamers, a ratio of nearly 300 captures 
per annum, or almost one each dav during the entire war. The 

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money value of its captures was at least $60,000,000, or $15,- 
000,000 worth, for eacli year of the war, and one and a quarter 
millions in value for each month of the war, from first to last. 

It co-operated with the army wherever there was water 
enough to float a gunboat, while on the high seas our navy 
covered itself with glory. The river work of the Navy on the 
Potomac, the York, the James, and the Mississippi, with its 
branches, the coastline work, from the Chesapeake to the Mis- 
sissippi, and its work on the high seas, totally eclipse in martial 
valor and brilliant successes all other naval achievements of the 
world. While history records the names of Fort Henry, Fort 
Donelson, Island No. 10, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, Fort Jackson, 
Fort St. Phillip, Mobile Bay, Hatteras Inlet, Port Royal, Fort 
Fisher, and a score more of such famous names, the American 
Navy will be universally honored; while such deeds as the 
sinking of the "Alabama " in square naval battle will ever be 
named among the most brilliant victories of any age. 

It opened the harbors by the perilous work of removing 
obstructions, torpedoes, etc., and by utterly destroying the 
hostile batteries which commanded them. It held in check the 
treasonable elements of many a city and rural section while a 
dreaded gunboat quietly lay before it; in short, it displayed 
heroism of the noblest type and made our reputation on the seas 
equal that of any nation. 

Such was the value of the Navy in the great struggle that 
General Grant acknowledged the immense importance of its 
co-operation in the following memorable words : 

" Without the help of the Navy I could not have succeeded 
at Yicksburg with three times the number of men; in fact, 
without the Navy I could not have succeeded at all. 

War on land is bald realism; even time, which may cover its 
most gory features with the haze of forgetfulness, can do no 
more. War waged on the seas is invested with a glamour of 
romance by all who write of it or read of it, by all who have 
taken part in it. Grave liistorians, meaning only to give the 



barest facts, betray eutliusiasm in describing naval battles; 
novelists, poets and painters delight in tlie tlieme, and the 
people who read of tliem thrill with emotions seldom stirred by 
the stories of other conflicts. Whence comes the charm ? 
^Perhaps from tlie everlasting mystery of the sea, which never 
ceases to fascinate young and old; possibly the meeting of two 
opposing ships on a treacherous element is a scene no imagina- 
tion can resist. Whatever be the cause, the fact remains that 
from the time men began to "go down to the sea in ships " 
their encounters with their enemies have had a peculiar interest. 
The legends of the JSTorthmen are full of wild maritime adven- 
,tures. The Romans and the Anglo-Saxons, who skirted the 
coasts of England and France in their primitive boats, did not 
seek encounters upon the water, but when they met their bar- 
barous ferocity was increased ten-fold. During England's long- 
vaunted sujDremacy over the seas in later times her naval battles 
have formed some of the most dramatic events of her history. 

The same interest adheres to the American Navy. Romance, 
patriotism and sentiment are entwined in its history. From the 
day when John Paul Jones taught England that the rebellious 
colonists could be aggressive and attack her successfully on the 
water as well as on land, down to this end of the century, the 
navy of the United States has met all the requirements in 
emergency. The list of heroes and their deeds need not be 
given here. They are known to all men. What schoolboy 
does not know the story of the Constitution and its comman- 
ders, and how with that now famous frigate they won renown 
for themselves and their country ? In what American house- 
hold is not the name of Perry and the tale of his great victory 
more familiar than other events of that troubled time when our 
Union was yet new and outside enemies assailed it ? Brilliant 
were the achievements of our navy in those days and great was 
the increase of respect for us among other nations. So impres- 
sive was the lesson that it has lasted to this day, and has caused 
these discreet countries, once so threatening to a supposed feeble 
foe, to refrain from further hostilities. 



Fiftj years of peace and devotion to commerce left us with 
but the remnant of a navy when the civil war opened. For- 
tunately the South had no ships, so that prompt- action on the 
part of the Union authorities soon provided by purchase and 
building an equipment that answered all needs. As the ser- 
vices of ships in that war were mainly for bombarding coast 
defences and in blockading ports, the opportunities for especial 
valor were less numerous than on land; nevertheless many 
brilliant and noteworthy engagements took place, and several 
are among the most striking epochs of the four year's war. The 
victory of the little Monitor over the Merrimac created a sensa- 
tion and excitement hardly excelled in that period of sensations. 
The battle of Mobile bay was one of the most .remarkable in the 
world's history of naval engagements. But in whatever sphere 
the United States navy was called on to act in that bitter struggle 
it rendered services of incalculable value, and that branch of 
the service deserves equal honor with the army. It has been 
said of it by military critics that its services were more exhaust- 
ing and really wonderful in ojDcrations and results than those 
of any other navy in the world. 



CHAPTER T. 

The U. S. Navy in the Civil War. Sketch of the Association, 
Suggested by the author. Circulars from the Chicago Asso- 
ciation. Ori2:inal call for the convention from the New 
York Association. 

The National Association of Naval Veterans of the United 
States was organized in New York City, in Januar}^, 1887. but 
some of the organizations composing the Association were 
organized as earlj^ as 1867. 

The principles of the Association are : 

1st. A firm belief and trust in Almighty Grod. 

'2d. True allegiance to the United States of America, based 
u})on permanent respect for, and fidelity to the Constitution 
and laws. 

3d. The development of the United States Navy. 

■Ith. To discountenance whatever may tend to weaken 
loyalty, excite insurrection, treason or rebellion. 

The object of this Association, as defined in its Constitution, 
shall be to cherish the memory and associations of the War of 
the late Rebellion; perpetuate the glorious name and deeds of 
our Navy; to strengthen the ties of fraternal fellowship and 
sympathy; to advance its best interests and to extend all possi- 
ble relief to the widows and children of members; to further 
the cultivation of Naval Science; to enforce unqualified alle- 
giance to the general government; to protect the rights and 
liberties of American citizenship, and to maintain National 
honor, union and independence. 

Any officer or enlisted man, who has served in the United 
States Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue Marine service, during 
any portion of the time from April 12, 1861, to August 25, 
1865, who has not borne arms against the United States, or 
been convicted of any infamous crime, still in the service, or 
who has been honorably discharged, or resigned therefrom by 



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an honorable acceptance of resignation, is eligible to membership 
in this Association. 

To promote the principles of this Association, naval veterans 
throughout the country are invited to form associations subor- 
dinate to the National Association, and b}^ frequent meetings 
to stimulate interest in all that relates to the glorious history of 
the navy in the Civil "War; to secure protection for the living 
and justice for the dead, and to stand by those who stood 
shoulder to shoulder with 3'ou in the dark days of our country's 
peril. 

Among our members are ofhcers of the highest rank, some 
of them still in the service, and those who served in very subor- 
dinate positions. The social barriers that formerly separated 
the quarter-deck from the gun-deck have been cast aside by our 
Association and we meet upon a common level as shipmates. 
Patriotism knows no distinction of class. 

At this time thirty-eight associations have been organized, 
comprising say 6,000 members, but they are but a fraction of 
the 132,000 men that served in the navy during the Civil War, 
yet small as our body is relatively, we have accomplished a 
great deal of good in remedying evils, and obtaining necessary 
legislation for our branch of the service, and have been accorded 
a ver}^ flattering recognition by the general government and 
veteran associations with whom we are in heart}^ accord. With 
a larger membership and consequent greater opportunity, more 
may be accomplished. For the interests of the naval veterans 
have been sadly neglected in the past. 

The first suggestion for the formation of a National Associa- 
tion appeared in the National Tribune, of Washington, D. C, 
in June, 1886; the following is a copy of the communication on 

the subject : 

NAVAL VETERANS. 

A Suggestion to Form a National Association. 

To THE Editor : In connection with the National Encamp- 
ment of the Gr. A. R. at St. Louis, next year, the undersigned 



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suggests the advisability of forming a national association of 
naval veterans. 

Surely this matter has been deferred long enough, and it is 
high time we canie to the front. The navy has an honorable 
record of service not only in the war of the rebellion, but in all 
the conflicts in which we have been engaged since the formation 
of our Government, and the memory of its glorious achieve- 
ments and brilliant exploits should not be permitted to die out, 
but should rather be perpetuated for the emulation of our chil- 
dren when we, the actors, shall have passed away. 

The central location of St. Louis, the facilities for reachino; 
it, and the extraordinary reduction in rates of transportation 
usually accorded to veterans would all combine to make the 
time and place most desirable. There are at present five naval 
veteran associations in as many different parts of the country, 
and no doubt they all would send representatives to the forma- 
tion of a national organization. 

Of these local associations the one in Philadelphia is the 
oldest, and from its membership a Naval Post of the Gr. A. R. 
has been organized, and into this Post no one but naval veter- 
ans are admitted to membership. It has been the privilege of 
the writer to associate occasionally with shipmates of Chicago, 
Hartford, Conn., New York, and elsewhere, and my attention 
is frequently called to the propriety of forming a national associ- 
ation to meet annually in connection with the Gr. A. R. 

The glorious achievements of Farragut's men on that August 
morning in Mobile bay will continue to live in the memorv of a 
grateful Nation when the actors are no more, and before we are 
called away to that "bourn from which no traveller e'er re- 
turns," let shipmate meet shipmate once more and talk over 
those hours of trial and danger wliich should, and I trust 
will, unite us together more closely in the bonds of Fraternitv, 
Charity and Loyalty, 

Now, I particularly request that all who are willing and 
anxious to make the proposed association a success shall com- 



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mnuicate with me, so that steps may be taken during tlie winter 
to arrange a program and make our first gathering what it ought 
to be — a success. And continue to meet annually hereafter in 
different cities until we haul down our pennant and go out of 
commission forever. — Wm, SiMMONS, Secretary, Farragut Vet- 
eran Association, Philadelphia. 

We belieye this to have been the first jDublic expressi<:)n on 
the subject of forming a national association. It met with a 
favorable response from all interested who were interviewed on 
the subject. The fact that our people were excluded from the 
benefits of the National Homes influenced us to a great extent 
in our efforts, and the following letter on the subject will, we 
believe, prove interesting, the original of which is still in pos- 
session of the writer : 

Southern Branch, National Home, Hampton, Va., July 17, 
1884. 

Respectfully returned to William Simmons, Philadelphia, 
Pa., with the information that sailors and marines are not 
entitled to admission to the National Homes. 

T. F. WOODFIN, Governor. 

This communication developed a decidedly discreditable 
state of affairs which, in justice to our suffering shipmates, we 
determined should be remedied, and the Homes are now open 
to our people on the same terms as they are to our army 
comrades. 

Our association has embraced every opportunity to impress 
upon the people the value, extent and importance of the service 
rendered by our gallant Navy in the past history of our country, 
and more particularly during the progress of the Civil War; in 
doing this we have more closely cemented the bonds of friend- 
ship formed amid scenes of trial and danger, and also developed 
a sentiment of respect and loyalty to our flag which cannot be 
otherwise tlinn |)roductive of good results in tlie futui-e. 



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In liational legislation our influence has been exerted in secur- 
ing for our people the same liberal treatment as may from time 
to time he granted to our army comrades. A time may come 
when we are gone when popular interest in the achievements of 
our Navy will be quickened into new life, and the records of 
our squadrons be gathered for future reference. To accomplish 
these olijects, remedy existing wrongs, and secure requisite 
leo'islation we felt could l)e done better bv organization than l)v 
individual effort. 

As indicated in these pages The Farragut Naval Veteran 
Association of Philadelphia was organized in the year 1867 ; 
the writer served as secretary for twenty years. In the summer 
of 1886 an association was formed in Chicago, Illinois, and the 
writer was privileged to participate in an elegant banquet given 
by them at the Grand Pacific Hotel, at which the subject of 
forming a national association was discussed and shortly after- 
wards acted on as indicated in the following interestino; commu- 
nications on the subject. 

The honor and credit of forming the National Association 
may therefore be divided equally between Philadelphia, Chi- 
cago, and New York. We sincerely trust that the following 
pages will prove interesting to all who have been in any way 
identified with our beloved association. 

Chicago, October 12, 1886. 
Wm. Si-Aoroxs, Secretary, 

Farragut Veteran Association,. Philadelphia, Pa, 
Dear Sir : — Enclosed please find a proposition from our 
society respecting a national organization. 

If you know of any body of naval veterans let us know, that 
we may extend this invitation to them, that nobody may be 
neglected, as one and all should have a chance to put in their oar. 
I saw a suggestion made through the National Tribune which 
may be well to consider, after we have held a meeting of dele- 
gates from each body and got the organization into shape. 



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Let lis hear from you tlie opinion in tlie east on the subjecty 
and suggestions your association may have to make. 

Yours, truly, 

C. W. ADAMS, 

Commander. 
Walter M. Chester, 

Secretary., 14 Ashland Blk. 

Farragut Veteran Association of the West, would respectfully 
make the following suggestions : Have each Kaval Veteran 
Association throughout the country appoint a committee of 
three, to meet some time during the winter, say in the month 
of January, 1887, at New York City or some other central 
point easy of access, to consider the advisability of forming a 
National Association of Naval Veterans, to adopt a constitution 
and by-laws, and adopt a badge and button to be worn by the- 
association, and also other business that may be necessary to- 
form such a society. The action of tlie committee to be acted 
upon by each association before adopted. 

The Army have such an organization in the Grand Army,, 
and why should we not take some interest in such matters ? 
We are not as numerous as the Army, but our services were of 
as much value to the country, and if something is hot done to- 
perpetuate the name of the Old Navy and their deeds, future 
generations will never know that we took part in the late Rebel- 
lion, and that such men as Farragut, Porter, Dupont, Foote^ 
Dahlgren, and others ever existed. 



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THE ORIGINAL CALL, BY THE FARRAGUT ASSOCIA 

TION, NAVAL VETERANS, OF NEW YORK, 

DECEMBER, 1886. 

To all Veterans of the United States Navy wlio served during the 
War of the Rebellion from 1861 to 1865. 

For the purpose of organizing and maintaining a National 
Association of Naval Veterans and perpetuating tlie deeds of 
heroism under Farragut, Porter, Dahlgren, Foote, Winslow, 
and other renowned officers of the United States Navy, during 
the darkest hours of the country's history, a meeting of all 
Naval Yeterans, for the above purpose, will be held on Thurs- 
day, January 13, 1887, at 10 o'clock A. M., in the parlors of 
the Morton House, Union Square, New York City, which you 
are cordially invited to attend. 

At this meeting will be present delegates representing the 
several Naval Yeteran Associations of New York, Pennsylvania, 
Connecticut, and Illinois, to consolidate and organize as a 
national organization, with a central authority. Constitution, 
By-Laws, etc., all Naval Yeteran Associations now organized, 
or that may be organized in the future; and it is hoped that 
before long every State in the Union will be represented by one 
or more Naval Yeteran Associations. 

This matter has been deferred long enough, and it is time we 
came to the front. The Navy has an honorable record of ser- 
vice, not only in the War of the Rebellion, but in all the 
conflicts which it has been engaged since the formation of our 
government, and the memory of its glorious achievements and 
brilliant exploits should not be permitted to die out, but should 
rather be per])etuated for the emulation of our children, when_ 
we, the participants, shall have passed away. 

Of the 122,000 men who served in the Navy during the War, 
there are enough living, even at this late day, to guarantee the 
success of the proposed movement. 



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The following are all the Naval Veteran organizations, so 
far as known, up to date : 

Farragut Yeteran" Association, Philadelphia. 

Naval Post No. 400, Dept. Penn. G. A. K., of Philadelphia. 

Farragut Yeteran Association, of the Port of N. Y. 

Naval Post No. 516, Dept. N. Y., G. A. E. 

Naval Yeteran Association, of Connecticut. 

Farragut Yeteran Association, of the West. 

Naval Legion, of San Francisco, California. 

U. S. Navy Association, of Kansas. 

JOSEPH HADFIELD. 



Pursuant to an invitation issued by the Farragut Yeteran 
Association of the Port of New York, the following delegates 
assembled in convention at the Morton House, in the City of 
New York, January 13, 1887, for the purpose of organizing a 
National Association of Naval Yeterans. 



Joseph Hadfield, New York. 

F. H Grove, New York. 

S. L. B. McCalmont, New York. 

J. E. Barstow, New York. 

C. Brandt, New York. 

John Trineman, New York. 

Andrew Jackson Gilman, New York. 

H. I. Hayden, New York. 

A. M. Lyon, New York. 

A. A. Villers, New York. 

Michael Mc Andrew, New York. 

Louis Richard, New Jersey. 

Thomas Mason, New Jersey. 

,]. D. Murray, New Jersey. 

J, F. O'SuUivan, New Jersey. 

Otto Henriques, New Jersey. 



William Simmons, Pennsylvania. 
George L. Varnick, Pennsylvania. 
P. Higgins, Pennsylvania. 
G. W. Mayberry, Pennsylvania. 
J. P. Farney, Pennsylvania. 
Frederick Shoeber, Pennsylvania. 
C. A. Stillman, Connecticut. 
W. C. Staples, Connecticut. 
A. H. Rowe, Connecticut. 
W. S. Wells, Connecticut. 
S. P. Crafts, Connecticut. 
William H. Thompson, Illinois. 
J. W. Page, Illinois. 
E. W. Perry, Illinois. 
C. W. Adams, Illinois. 
L. B. Vance, Wisconsin. 



The local associations of California and Kansas were not 
represented by delegates at this convention, but the Commodore 
of the Chicago Association held the proxies of their rej^resenta- 
tives, and was authorized to act for them in all matters, which 



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he did. The following are the associations that were represented 
at this, the first convention of duly authorized delegates : 

The Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Philadelphia; 
Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of New York; Naval 
Veteran Association, of Connecticut; and Farragut Veteran 
Association, of the West, located at Chicago, Illinois. 
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CHAPTER II. 

First convention in New York, and proceedings thereof. Selec- 
tion of name. Resolutions adopted. Executive committee. 
Speech of Commodore C. W. Adams. 

The convention completed its labors the same day it met, and 
the Executive Committee convened at same place on the follow- 
ing day. The election for National Officers resulied as follows ; 

Commodore, Charles W. Adams, Illinois. 
Commander, Charles A. Stillman, Connecticut. 
Paymaster, F. H. Grove, New York. 
Surgeon, J. D. Murray, New Jersey. 
Secretary, Wl\AAA.^l SiMMONS, Pennsylvania. 
Assistant Secretary, Walter M. Chester, Illinois.' 

The Commodore announced the following apjDointments : 

Staff. 

Commander, W. S. Wells, Connecticut. 

Captain, E. W. Brooks, Illinois. 

Lieut. - Commander, JOSEPH Hadfield, New York. 

Lieutenant, GtEORGE L. Varnick, Pennsylvania. 

Surgeon, 0. B. Damon, Illinois. 

Paymaster, Wm. C. Staples, Connecticut. 

Chief Engineer, S. L. B. McCalmont, New York. 

Master, Martin" Murray, California. 

Ensign, Alfred W. Knowles, Kansas. 

Executive Committee. 

Joseph Hadfield, 215 Henry Street, New York. 
William H. Thompson, Thompson's Block, Chicago. 
George L. Varnick, 215 North 10th Street, Philadelphia. 
C. W. Adams, 65 Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. 
E. W. Perry, Chicago, Illinois. 




SAMUEL ALMAN, 
Rear Admiral Coiniuandiiig Natioual Association Naval Veterans. 



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Motto : — " Don't give up the Ship. 



CONSTITUTION. 



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PEEAMBLE. 



Having aided in maintaining tlie honor, integrity and 
supremacy of the National Government at a critical period of 
its history, and holding in remembrance the sacrifices in com- 
mon made and the triumphs together shared in discharge, of. 
that sacred duty, we unite to ordain and establish a permanent 
Association for the purposes and objects hereinafter set forth, 
and to this end pledge our honor as gentlemen to be governed 
by the following Constitution and By-Laws. Any officer or 
enlisted man of the United States Kavy or Eevenue Marine 
Service during any portion of the time between April 12, 1861, 
and August 25, 1865, wlio has been honorably discharged, is 
eligible to membership in this Association. 

AETICLE I. 

TITLE. 

This Association shall be known as the National Association 
of Naval Veterans. 

AETICLE II. 

PRIJS'CIPLES. 

This Association acknowledges as its fundamental j^rinciples, 
(1) a firm belief and trust in Almighty God; (2) true allegiance 
to the United States of America, based uj)on paramount respect 
for, and fidelity to the Constitution and laws; the development 
of the United States Navy; and manifest by discountenancing 
whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, to incite insurrection, 
treason or rebellion. 



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The duties of the officers shall be : 

1. The Commodore to preside at all meetings, and special 
meetings may be called by the Commodore when so requested 
by a majority of the grand body. 

2. The Commander to preside at all meetings in the absence 
of the Commodore. 

3. The Secretary shall keep a log of the Association, and at 
the annual meeting give a written report of the different local 
associations and their standing as to number of members, or 
other information that may be of interest, and have all charge 
of the necessary correspondence. 

4. The Paymaster shall keep a record of the financial trans- 
actions of the Association, collect all dues and pay all bills from 
the money so collected, after being audited and approved by 
the Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Paymaster 
shall deposit the funds in some suitable bank to the credit of 
the National Association of Naval Veterans, the same to be 
withdrawn on his own check, countersigaed by the Chairman 
o:f Executive Committee. 

5. The Surgeon shall be ex-ojficio Chairman of the Belief 
Committee. 

AETICLE X. 

The National Association of Naval Veterans shall meet once 
a year at the time and place selected by the Executive Com- 
mittee. 

The remainder of the constitution is omitted owing to its 
length and alterations to which it has been subjected since its 
adoption. 

NAME OF THE OEGANIZATION. 

Several names were submitted for consideration, the most 
prominent of which w^as " Naval Veteran Society of the United 
States " and " Naval Legion of the United States." The name 
that was adopted, " National Association of Naval Veterans," 
was suggested by Shipmate Frances H. Grove, of New York. 



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The first resolution adopted by tlie National Association was 
tlie following : 

INCREASE OF THE NAVY. 

Thompson, of Illinois. — I have a resolution to read : 

" Whereas, We, Veterans of tlie United States Navy, 
assembled together as the National Association of Naval Vet- 
erans, who remember with pride the power and the glory of the 
Navy of our Country as it was some twenty years ago, see with 
profound regret that the Naval power of America has, like our 
marine merchant interests, so fallen into decay that it is regarded 
with contempt even by the most insignificant of foreign powers, 
and with shame by most patriotic Americans; and, 

" Whereas, It is the oj)inioiL of this body that the develop- 
ment of American industry and the proper protection of Ameri- 
can citizens abroad, demand the immediate restoration of the 
Navy of this Country; therefore, 

" Resolved, That we pledge ourselves as individuals and as 
an organization, to use all reasonable and proper means to 
induce the Government to strengthen and so develop the 
Navy of the United States that it will be able to protect all 
American interests, whether at home or abroad, and all its 
citizens wherever they may be." 

The importance of a well organized and well maintained 
Naval force for every great country would appear so manifest 
that argument in support of such a measure by me would seem 
unnecessary. But, unfortunately, it is characteristic of peojDle, 
where the surroundings are peaceable and hapj^y, where the 
laws are easily executed, and where property is safe, to assume 
that such conditions will always exist. 

The following brief extracts from the proceedings of the con- 
vention we believe will be of some interest to the reader. 

Hadfield, of New York — I nominate Charles W. Adams, 
of Chicago, f(3r Commodore. 



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Thompson, of Illinois — I second the nomination of Chas, "W. 
Adams. They both came from the same city, Portsmouth, New 
Hampshire, and both went to sea before the mast. He made 
a cruise of three years before the war as Master's Mate. When 
the war broke out he entered the Navy in a similar capacity, and 
has served for nine years. He was advanced to a Volunteer 
Lieutenancy and was honorably discharged in 1867. He is the 
Commander of the Farragut Association of Chicago, and is 
Assistant Greneral Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Eail- 
road. He is able and patriotic, and would fill the position of 
Commodore with credit to himself and this organization. He 
would inspire confidence, is not afraid of work, is iafluentialand 
can be of great aid to the cause nationally. 

Wells, of Connecticut — I nominate C. A. Stillman, of 
Hartford, for Commodore. Capt. Stillman was one of the 
pioneers of the organization of Naval Veterans when it was 
looked upon in Connecticut as a forlorn hope. He is an able 
Executive, full of zeal, conversant with Navy routine and all 
matters pertaining to this organization — being at present a 
Captain of Marines, on the retired list. His heart and soul are 
in this work. 

Ckafts, of Connecticut, seconded Mr. Stillman' s nomination. 

Page, of Illinois, advocated the choice of Mr. Adams. 

Hadfield, of New York — New York asks nothing for 
herself, but wishes only to further the best interests of the 
organization. There are many old Veteraas in the West and 
on the coast of California who are not yet with us. I never 
saw Mr. Adams before, but because he is located nearer the 
centre of the United States, I think it most advisable that he 
be selected. My idea is that the office should be held by a 
man whose influence can radiate in all directions. We can try 
him for a year and then choose another if he does not prove to 
be a good fellow. 

Crafts, of Connecticut — It is not a supposable case that any 
member of this organization is not a good fellow. 



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Page, of Illinois — I move that we proceed by ballot to elect 
ofl&cers. 

Carried. 

The Chairman — The gentlemen in nomination for Commo- 
dore are C. W. Adams, of Chicago, and C. A. Stillman, of 
Hartford. If there is no objection, the roll will l^e called and 
delegates deposit their ballots with the tellers. 

The ballot resulted as follows : 

Charles W. Adams 22 

C. A. Stillman 8 

The Chairman — Mr. Charles W. Adams, of Chicago, hav- 
ing received the majority of votes, I declare him elected Com- 
modore of this Association for the ensuing year. 

Crafts, of Connecticut — I move that the election of Com- 
modore Adams be made formal and unanimous. 

The Chairman — There being no objection made, Mr. Adams 
is declared unanimously elected. The Commodore will come 
forward and take his seat as presiding officer. Allow me to 
congratulate you. Commodore, upon your election. 

The Commodore-elect then took the chair. 

The Secretary — The next officer to be elected is the 
Commander. 

Hadfield, of New York — I nominate Capt. C. A. Stillman, 
of Connecticut, for Commander. 

Thompson, of Illinois — I was about to nominate the same 
gentleman, I will heartily cast three votes from Chicago, 
three from Kansas, and three from California, for him. 

On motion of Mr. HacMeld, of Kew York, the Secretary 
was authorized to cast the ballot of the Association for Capt. 
C A. Stillman, for Commander. 

The Commodore — Capt. C. A. Stillman is unanimously 
elected Commander of this Association for this year. The next 
nomination in order is for Secretary. 



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Murray, of New Jersey — I nominate F, H. Grove, of New 
York, for Secretary. 

Grove, of New York — I nominate "William Simmons, of 
Philadelphia, for Secretary, and respectfully decline being a 
candidate, for the reason that other duties will not permit my 
proper performance of the duty devolving upon the Secretary 
of this Association. 

Yance, of Wisconsin — In seconding the nomination of Mr. 
Simmons, I suggest that his election be made by acclamation. 
There is not a man here who has worked as hard, or done as 
much, as Mr. Simmons for the advancement of Naval associa- 
tions throughout the United States. 

Grove, of New York — We all know that; that is one reason 
why he should be chosen. 

Mr. William Simmons was elected Secretary by acclamation. 



SPEECH OF COMMODORE ADAMS. 

As the election of officers is completed, I wish to be per- 
mitted to express the gratification I feel for the honor conferred 
upon me. The office came unsought. The West did not come 
here with any schemes to capture the position. It has been 
my urgent request to friends that no one should vote for me 
unless it should be the unanimous wish of the delegates that 
they should so vote. I am quite sure that my abilities or 
merits have not brought me to the front in this Association, 
and I feel that my election to this office is due chiefly to the 
central position in the Country which Chicago occupies. I 
doubt my ability to carry out the wishes of the members of the 
Association as acceptably as Commander Stillman would have 
done. I am entirely unacquainted with parliamentary law, but 
hope in time to become sufficiently familiar with the duties of 
my office to discharge them to your satisfaction. Shipmate 
Thompson, in presenting my name, said that I was a Lieutenant 
in the Navv. I was not. The highest Naval position I ever 



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liad was that of Acting Master. But I did not go in tliroiigh 
the cabin window. In fact, when a bov before the mast on a 
merchant ship, I have been frequently kicked out of the cabin 
door when I ventured too close to that sacred portaL 

I see no reason why this Association, in the coming year, 
should not have a large increase of membership. It has seemed 
to us of the West that some kind of a National organization 
was necessary, because we saw every day, throughout the most 
remote parts of the West, gentlemen who were associated in 
the Navy in a higher or lower degree. Our association at 
Chicago is not composed of fresh-water sailors. I cannot call 
to mind among the various members with whom I am inti- 
mately acquainted, any except those who have been upon the 
salt water, and most of them were for a long time upon it. 
But the Navy of the River was no less actively, prominently 
and honorably engaged than that of the Gulf and Atlantic 
Squadrons. We have cause to remember the very able repre- 
sentatives in what we have termed the Farragut Veteran Asso- 
ciation of the West, who are fresh-water sailors, but who would 
extend the warm hand of welcome to us as readily as though 
they had spent their lives on salt water. 

I hope at the end of the present year, at the close of my 
term, I shall be able to retire from the position of Commodore 
with the assurance of my Shipmates that I have discharged the 
duties of my office to their satisfaction and with credit to myself. 
[Applause.] 

During the administration of Commodore Adams three local 
associations were formed and much interest awakened in the 
cause among our people. 



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CHAPTEE III 

lio- union at St. Louis, Mo. Proceedings thereof. Shipmates 
present. Eesolutions passed. Letter of Shipmate Thos. L. 
Johnson, on Naval recognition bj the Gr. A. R. 

CALL FOR REUNION OF NAVAL VETERANS AT 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Dear Sir and Shipmate : 

There- will be a general meeting of the Naval Veterans in the 
Hall of Gen. Blair Post, No. 1, St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, 
September 26th, ISSY, at S P. M. Also on Tuesday, the 
27th, at 8 A. M. , to form for parade. Badges will be provided. 
Meet also at same place on Tuesday evening for a general 
re-union. 

Please attend, and register name, address and vessel on which 
you • served while in the Navy. Quarters are engaged at the 
European Hotel, 420 and 422 South Second Street, seven 
squares from the Union Depot, at one dollar per day. Please 
report there on jour arrival, and do all you can to make the 
proposed re-union a success. 

By order of the Commodore. 

WILLIAM SIMMONS, 

Secretary National Assoc. Naval Veterans. 

This is a copy of notice sent out for the first general re-union 
of Naval Veterans under the auspices of the National Associa- 
tion. At this meeting Shipmate F. H. Grove, of New York, 
presided, and Shipmate William Simmons, of Philadelphia, 
was Secretary. Shipmate Grove explained the object of the 
National Association, the absolute need of such an organization 
•among our people and that the formation of local associations 
throughout the country was contemplated; his remarks were well 
received and frequently applauded. 



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Shipmate S. H. Maunder, of Wasliington, Kans.as, was tlie 
next speaker. He referred in glowing terms to tlie extensive 
service of the Navy in the Civil War, and particularly eulogized 
the "Western Flotilla to which he was attached ; other speakers 
were Captain J. C. Parker, of St. Louis; Thos. L. Johnson, 
of Chicago; J. II. Hiends, of Portland, Oregon; Frank Huber, 
of McCook, Nebraska; L. G. Harris, of St. Louis; William 
Simmons, of Philadelphia, and many others. 

There was a large attendance of Naval Yeterans at this meet- 
ing and much interest manifested by all present. Among 
those entitled to honorable mention on this occasion was Ship- 
mate P. W. Hager, of Louisville, Kentucky. 

A vote of thanks was extended to the officers and comrades 
of Gen. Blair Post, G. A. E., for free use of their handsome 
headquarters. 

A motion made by Shipmate Thos. L. Johnson, passed 
unanimously, authorized the Chairman to appoint a committee 
of three Shipmates to wait on the G. A.E. Encampment then in 
session and request the election of a Naval Yeteran as Junior 
Yice-Commander-in-Chief, and after some discussion the name 
of Shipmate Johnson was agreed upon for the position. 

At the close of the meeting ' ' the main brace ' ' was spliced and 
a substantial lunch was partaken of, both of which was provided 
by Shipmate J. C. Parker, of St. Louis. 

On the following day, September 27, the Shipmates met at 
same place and formed a Naval Division, which participated in 
the G. A. E, parade. The committee appointed to wait on the 
G. A, E. Encampment reported that our recjuest for Naval 
recognition came too late, as the National officers had already 
been decided on. 

Our meeting in St. Louis resulted in the formation of a local 
Naval Yeteran Association in that city, named the Admiral 
Foote Association. 

The Committee on " Naval Eecognition," appointed at the 
St. Louis Ee-union were continued, with power to act and 
report on some future occasion. 



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In Shipmate Thomas L. Johnson, who was Chairman of this 
Committee, we found an earnest, zealous and intelligent worker, 
whose efforts in behalf of our people entitles him to honorable 
mention. About the time of the Columbus Ke-union he located 
in Chicago, Illinois, and became Secretary of the local associa- 
tion of Naval Veterans in that city. He has our hearty thanks 
for valuable service rendered to the cause when friends were 
needed to advise, encourage and co-operate with us. 

The following interesting letter from him to the writer indi- 
cates the deep interest he took on the subject : 

THE FARRAGUT N. V. ASSOCIATION OF PHILA- 
DELPHIA. 
Wii. Simmons, Secretary^ 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dear Sir and Shipmate : — In accordance with instructions 
received from the Naval Veterans in Convention assembled^ 
September the 27th, 1887, I, as Chairman of the Committee 
appointed at that time, have spared no pains in procuring the 
recognition of the Sailor in the Grand Army of the Republic. 

Resolutions were formed by your Committee; placed before 
the most prominent Posts throughout the country for their 
endorsement; carried from the Posts to the State Encampments, 
and from there to the National Encampment, receiving the 
approval wherever they were presented, and finally were sub- 
mitted to the Committee on the Revision of the Ritual, who, 
I am more than pleased to say, embodied every recommendation 
in that Ritual, and at the first meeting of the Posts of the G. A. 
R. throughout the United States, held after January 1st, 1889, 
for the first time in the history of the G. A. R., the Sailor and 
the Navy will receive its just and full recognition. I feel that 
we have achieved a signal victory, and trust that it will be 
appreciated by every member of the Naval Associations through- 
out the country, as well as the Naval Veterans within the body 
of the G. A. R. It is to be hoped that at the National Encamp- 



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ment, to be lield in Milwaukee, next August, that we shall be 
present in full force, and show that the confidence reposed in 
us by the last National Encamj^ment, in placing our worthy 
Commodore, Jos. Hatfield, in the position of Junior- Vice-Com- 
mander, is one that we are proud of, and fully appreciate. 

In submitting this report to you, I would ask that at the 
coming National Encampment your Committee may be honor- 
ably discharged, as they feel they have accomplished the work 
ior which they were appointed. 

Yours, very truly, 

T. L. JOHNSON, 

Chairman of Commiiiee. 



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CHAPTEE lY. 

Second annual convention at Philadelphia. Officers elected. 
General orders of Commodore Joseph Hadfield. Letters 
from Shipmates Loyall Farragut and C. A. Stillman. 

CALL ISSUED FOR THE SECOND CONVENTION HELD 
IN PHILADELPHIA. 

Dear Sir and Shipmate : — You are hereby respectfully 
informed that the Second National Convention of 'Naval Yeter- 
ans will meet in the Hall of Naval Post, No. 400, N. W. corner 
Eighth and Yine Streets, Philadelphia, on Friday, January 
13th, 1888, at 9 A. M. 

One year ago our shipmates of New York invited us to that 
metropolis, at which time and place this Association was 
organized. Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Illinois,. 
Kansas, and California were represented on that occasion, and 
since then, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Missouri have joined 
with us in the good work, while our shipmates of other States 
are seriously contemplating the propriety of similar action. 

In order that the session of the Convention may not be 
unnecessarily prolonged, delegates will please come prepared 
with such legislation as they wish action taken on. The ques- 
tion of granting charters to local associations, reducing the per 
capita tax, and fixing a more suitable time for holding our 
annual meeting will receive consideration. 

Naval Yeterans generally are cordially invited to meet with 
us on this occasion and renew friendships formed amid scenes 
of trial and danger. On the evening of the above mentioned 
date, a banquet will take place in the Naval Post Hall, tickets 
for which may be obtained from the officers of the Farragut 
Association of Philadelphia, who will he at the Convention, 
prepared to extend to our nautical brethren generally a sailor's 
welcome. Tickets for Delegates and visitors are free. 




WILLIAM SIMMONS, 
Past National Commander. 



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We embrace ihis opporiuniij to urge upon our sliipniatcs 
everywhere the importance of organizing. By such a course 
we can best serve our own interests, assist shipmates in distresSy 
and the widows and orphans of those who fell that the nation 
might live. 

It is a fact well known by every intelligent person that the 
naval operations in the late war are not known or appreciated as 
they should be by the present geoeration. 

Not only in the war of the Eebellion, but in all previous 
conflicts in which we have been engaged, our gallant Navy came 
fully up to the requirements of the emergency, surpassing the 
expectations of the people, and covering itself with imperishable 
renown. 

We point with a feeling of pride to its heroic achievements 
and brilliant exploits, to the battles we fought, the victories we 
won, and the gi-and results accomplished. Forts Walker and 
Beauregard, Forts Jackson 'and St. Philip, Forts Henry and 
Hindman, Forts Morgan and Graines, are but a few of the vic- 
toiies foi which the nation is indebted exclusively to the Navy. 
We did equally well on the ocean, everywhere demonstrating 
in language too plain to be misunderstood, the superiority of 
the American sailor. From the official records of the Navy 
Department, it has been ascertained that there were one hundred' 
and twenty-one thousand nine hundred and iifty-foiir enlist- 
ments in the Navy during the war of the Rebellion. Many of 
them sleep in unknown graves. No Gettysburg shaft points- 
heavenward to mark the spot where they fell. 

But by the flow of yon inland river. 

Whence the fleets of iron have fled, 
Where the blades of the green grass quiver, 

Asleep are the ranks of our dead. 

Very truly yours, 

C. W. ADAMS, 
William Simmons, - . Commodore. 

Secretary. 



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The Second Annual Convention met at tlie ISTav^al Post Hall. 
Eightli and Vine Streets, Philadelpliia, January 13, 1888. 

Commodore C. W. Adams, of Chicago, 111. , presided. Thirty- 
three delegates, representing every naval veteran Association 
in the country, were present. Several changes were made in 
the rules and regulations of the association and these new 
officers elected: Commodore, Joseph Hadfield, New York; 
Commander, Greorge L. Varnick, Philadelphia; Paymaster, F. 
H. Grove, New York; Surgeon, J. D. Murray, New Jersey; 
Secretary, William Simmons, Philadelphia. It was decided to 
hold the next convention in Boston, Mass. In the evening a 
complimentary banquet and entertainment were tendered to the 
delegates by the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, of 
Philadelphia. 

An address of welcome was delivered by Commander George 
L. Varnick, tvho also presided at the festivities. Among the 
speakers were Commodore Hadfield and Francis H. Grove, 
New York; Charles W. Adams, Chicago; J. Pierson, Camden; 
D. B. Hubbard, Chicago; Captain Staples, Connecticut, and 
William Sinnnons. Recitations and songs weie rendered by 
Thomas H. Kay, T. J. Leamy, John F. Mackie, M. P. Griffis 
and others. 

Commodore's Office, 39 Burling Slip, New York. 

January 20, 1888. 
General Order No. 1. 

Shipmates : — The National Convention of Naval Veterans, 
which recently convened at Philadelphia, and consisted of repre- 
sentatives from the different local associations throughout the 
United States, honored me by my selection of Commodore. The 
position, unsought and unsolicited by me, is accepted as an 
evidence of the good will and esteem in which I am held by 
my Shipmates. Apjoreciating the compliment, I cheerfully 
enter upon the discharge of the duties of the position, and 
earnestly request the sympathy and support of Shipmates gen- 
erally, whether cruising alone or in organized bodies. 



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At the convention, the following amendments to the Consti- 
tution were unanimously adopted, and are herewith printed in 
a form that will permit of their being cut out and pasted in one 
of the blank leaves of the book containing the original Call, 
Constitution and By-Laws. 

Article 9, Section 1, Page 3, amended, so as to 
read : The Commodore to preside at all meetings, and 
special meetings may be held bj^ the Commodore when 
so requested by a majority of the Commanders of the 
several local associations. 
Article 13, page 41, strike out all that part relating to uni- 
forms. Article 15, page 41, strike out the first six lines, and 
insert the following : 

The Commodore and Past Commodores of the National Association, the Com- 
mander and Past Commanders of each local association shall be entitled to vote 
in the election of officers. Each local association shall elect three delegates and 
three alternates to attend the meetings of the National Association, the right to 
vote on any question being vested in the delegates, and each association being 
entitled to three v tes. 

The second section of Article 15 was stricken out. 
Article 16, page 41, first line, strike out Conntiander and 
insert Contmodore, 

Section 2, Article 16, is amended as follows : 

There shall be an officer detailed from the Commodore's staff to organize new 
associations, who shall grant them a charter upon their making application 
therefor and paying five dollars. Full instructions will be given, and all associa- 
tions now organized to be furnished with a charter at the same price. 

To establish the identity of our Shipmates who are applicants 
for pension, we undertake to ascertain the whereabouts of those 
who knew them in the service; by this means we have been 
instrumental in accomplishing much good, and feel sufficiently 
encouraged to continue the work. Frequent inquiries are made 
by the Pension Office and indiAdduals for inforiuation of this 
character, and in some cases we have been able to serve them. 
Naval Yeterans who wish to organize will please communicate 
with these headquarters, and a copy of the National Constituticui 
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will be forwjirded. Ciiartcrs are furnished to local associati(jns, 
at a cost of five dollars, on application. The badges and Ijut- 
tons adopted bj the National Association may be procured from 
the Secretary; price of the former, $2.25; and the latter, $1.25; 
and copies of the original Constitution and By-Laws may be 
had by sending twenty cents in stamps. 

The services of the different officers is rendered gratuitously, 
and we appeal to Shipmates generally to take an interest in this 
matter so as to ensure success. We need, and should have, your 
encouragement and sympathy. 

The following Shij^mates are hereby appointed an Executive 
Committee : Shipmates Geo. L. Varnick, of Pennsylvania; C. 
H. Lester, of Connecticut; J. W. Page, of Illinois; E. A. 
Pierson, of New Jersey, and D. F. O'Brien, of New York. 

JOSEPH HADFIELD, 
William Simmons, Commodore. 

Secretary. 



INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. 

Com. Joseph Hadfield, 

Nat. Assoc, of Naval Veterans. 
Dear Sir : — Allow me to thank you for the certificate of 
honorary membership to the Association which you represent, 
I also deeply appreciate the compliment that it was received on 
the twenty -sixth anniversary of the passage of the Forts with 
which we have such interesting memories — Forts Jackson and 
St. Philip. 

I regret that an engagement of some weeks standing will 
prevent my attendance at your re-union, but with the hope 
that the entertainment will be a grand success, 
I remain, 

Very truly, your Shipmate, 

LOYALL FAREAGUT. 
113 East 36th St., N. Y., April 24, 1888. 



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Co:mmodore Joseph Hadfield, 

New York City. 
Dear Sir and Shipmate : — I have the honor to acknowledge 
through the hands of Secretary Simmons of Philadelphia, my 
commission as Colonel of the U. S. M. C. , on Staff of the Com- 
manding Officer of the Naval Veterans of the U. S. I appre- 
ciate this mark of consideration, and will accept the appoint- 
ment. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, 
Fraternally yours, 

CHAS. A. STILLMAN. 
Hartford, Conn., May 8, 1888. 



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CHAPTER V. 

Third annual convention and re-union at Columbus, 0. Cir- 
culars of local association and Naval Post, No. 400, of Phila- 

- delphia. Election of ShijDmate Hadfield as Junior Vice- 
Commander-in-Chief by the Gr. A. R. Interesting letter on 
the subject by Shipmate Joseph Gregory, of Marblehead, 
Mass. 

CONVENTION AND REUNION OF NAVAL VETERANS 
AT COLUMBUS, OHIO. 

An interesting and largely attended Re-union of our people 
was held at Columbus, Ohio, in the month of September, 1888, 
during the session of the Twenty-second National Encampment 
of the Gr. A. R. To which attention was called by a notice of 
which the following is a copy : 

HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
NAVAL VETERANS. 

New York, April 21, 1888. 

A Convention of Naval Veterans of the late War will be 
held at Columbus, Ohio, next September, during the session of 
the National Encampment of the Gr. A. R. tJnusually low 
rates of transportation is promised for the -occasion. And it 
is desirable that Shipmates, as far as jDossible, make an effort to 
attend. 

Full particulars as to time and place of meeting, rates at 
Columbus, etc. , will be sent to all who forward their names and 
address to the Secretary of this Association. Direct in cai'C of 
the Naval Post, No. 400, Philadelphia, Pa. 

JOSEPH HADFIELD, 

Commodore. 
William Simmons, 

Secretary. 



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This re-union and convention was extensive!}' advertised noi 
only by ourselves but also in General Orders from National 
Headquarters of the Gr. A. K., as indicated by the following- 
correspondence on the subject : 

HEADQUAETERS GRAND ARMY OF TPIE REPUBLIC. 

Office of the Adjutant General. 

Minneapolis, Minn., June 12, ISSS. 

Wm. Simmons, Esq., 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dear Comrade : — Your letter of May 80th, to the Com- 
mander-in-Chief, is at hand. An announcement of your proposed 
re-union at Columbus will appear in General Orders No. 8, now 
in the hands of the printer. Judge Rea directs me to say that 
anytliing he can do in the interest of the Naval Veterans will 
give him unqualified pleasure. 

Yours in F. C. and L., i 

DANIEL FISH, 

Adjutant General 

The notice of the re-union in General Order was worded as 
follows : 

An extensive re-union of the surviving Comrades of the 
Naval Service is being arranged, and several miniature gun-boats 
and mortar-boats on wheels are being constructed for the Grand 
Parade. The first meeting of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans will be held at its headquarters in the Capitol on 
Monday Evening, Sept. 10. All the veterans proposing to 
attend the re-union should report their names at once to Symmes 
E. Brown, Chairman, Columbus, Ohio. 

Copy of circular issued by the Naval Veterans Committee at 
Columbus, Ohio. 

Columbus, 0., September 10 to 15, 1888. 

Dear Shipmate : — During the second week of the "Ohio 
Centennial" the National Re-union of Naval A^eterans will l^e 



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held at Columbus, Ohio, from September 10th to 15th, under 
the direction of the Twenty-second National Encampment of 
the Grand Army of the Republic, at which time there will be a 
hundred thousand army veterans here, and a thousand or more 
naval veterans. 

A cordial invitation is extended to you to be present on this 
occasion. Earnest efforts are being made by the National 
Association of Naval Veterans, as well as ourselves, to have as 
many Naval Veterans present as possible, and extensive 
arrangements are being made to make the Naval Dis|)lay a 
great feature of the parade. 

Several gunboats of different models, with mortar-boats, etc., 
will be in line, run by steam, from which mortars will be fired, 
throwing up daylight fireworks. 

The ex-sailors of Columbus have organized a "Crew" and 
will muster as such in naval suits of blue pants, white shirts, 
and blue caps. We recommend that the ex-sailors of each city 
where a dozen or more can be mustered, organize a Naval Crew, 
adopt a uniform and come prepared to turn out with us as 
sailors in the great parade of September 11th. 

A large room in the State Capitol has been assigned to the 
National Association of Naval Veterans for headquarters, and 
also a large hall in the Sullivant School Building, just three 
squares from the Capitol, for gen-eral re-union purposes. 

A program will be arranged for each day of the re- union, 
and each evening will have its entertainments. 

All honor to the Union soldier who protected our flag on 
land, but equal honor is also due to the Sailor, who not only 
fought on land as well as on water, but also was exposed by 
scalding steam, the stealthy torpedo, the battering ram, and a 
watery grave. There was not a moment of his service to his 
country that did not expose him to danger of life and limb. 

The vast, extensive and important service rendered by our 
gallant Navy in the late war is not known or appreciated by the 
present generation as fully as it should be. Not only in the 
War of the Rebellion, but in all previous conflicts in which we 
have been engaged as a Nation, our Navy came fully up to the 
requirements of the emei-gency, surpassing the expectations of 
the people and fairh' covering itself with im])erishable reno vn. 

We point with a feeling of pride to its heroic achievements 
and brilliant exploits, to the battles we fought, the victories 



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we won, and the grand results accomplislied. Forts Walker 
and Beauregard, Forts Jackson and St. Philip, Forts Henry 
and Hindman, Forts Morgan and Gaines, Forts Hatteras and 
Clarke, are but a few of the victories for which the Nation is 
indebted exclusively to the Navy. We did equally well on the 
ocean, everywhere demonstrating, in language too plain to be 
misunderstood, the superiority of the American sailor. 

Farragut's triumphant ascension of the Mississippi Eiver, 
and his August morning in Mobile Bay, have never been 
equalled in the annals of warfare, ancient or modern. 

The names of Morris and Worden, Stringham and Golds- 
borough, Foote and Davis, Dupont and Dahlgren, Gushing and 
Rodgers, Wilkes and Winslow, Porter and Farragut, should be 
written in letters of gold on the pages of our country's history, 
because they will continue to accumulate additional honor and 
lustre from generation to generation until time shall be no more. 

All Naval Veterans — sailors and gunboatmen — are cordially 
invited and urged to join in this, perhaps the last Re-union we 
will be permitted to enjoy; it will undoubtedly be the largest 
that was ever held or will be held. 

Shipmate, make an effort to come and bring others with you 
and let us have one more grand muster. If you cannot come 
with a crew, come anyhow and report at headquarters in the 
State House as soon as you arrive and see your old shipmates; 
it will do you good. 

SYMMES E. BROWNE, 
J. W. KEENE, 
N. C. REED, 

Committee on Naval Veterans by authority of the General 
Council, G. A. R. 

The re- union at Columbus was largely attended and was in 
all respects the most successful ever held under the auspices of 
the National Association up to that time. No officers were 
elected. Its principal object was to secure recognition of the 
Naval service by the election of one of our people by the 
National Encampment of the G. A. R. to the position of Junior 
Vice-Commander-in-Chief. And the following letter on the 
subject from one of the delegates will be found interesting in 
this connection : 



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Maeblehead, Mass., June 6, 1888. 

William Simmons, Esq. 

Dear Comrade : — Yours of tlie 2d inst. is received. In 
reply I would state that I sliall only be too liappy to present tlie 
name of a Naval Veteran for any position in the National 
Encampment, Gr. A. R. I feel as you do, that we are neglected, 
but it is in part our own fault; at any rate keep me posted and 
you will find me for the navy first, last and all the time, but do 
not keep me from your plans too long. I must be posted and 
if you will write me as soon as you have any plans matured, and 
also where you will have headquarters in Columbus, you will 
greatly oblige, 

Yours in F. C. and L., 

JOSEPH GREGORY. 

In the Twenty-second National Encampment which met at 
Columbus, Ohio, in September, 1888, there were about nine 
hundred delegates and the writer supplied each one with a 
circular of which the following is a copy : 

MEMORIAL FROM NAVAL VETERANS. 

To the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the 
Republic. The Officers and delegates of the Twenty-second 
National Encampment — Greeting : 

Comrades : — Your memorialists. Naval Veterans of the late 
war, desire to call your attention to the fact that we believe the 
time has come when the selection of a naval veteran as one of 
the four National Officers would be a just recognition of our 
branch of the public service; and we believe that such a recog- 
nition even at this late day, would have a tendency to bring 
into the ranks of the G. A. R., many thousands of our people 
who for this reason alone have heretofore declined to become 
identified with the Order. 

The orio;inal founder of the Oro'anization intended and 



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expessly declared that it should consist of persons who had 
served in the Armj^ and Navy during the war of the Rebellion. 
And there is no good reason why, in the selection of National 
Officers, both branches of the service should not be represented. 

There are several Posts of the Gr. A. R. composed exclusively 
of naval veterans, and about 25,000 of our people are enrolled 
in the ranks of the Order. For several- years past we have 
seriously contemplated the propriety of requesting recognition, 
but have so far yielded to the pressure from our more numerous 
comrades of the Army, whom we delight to see honored. 

In coming before you at this time, we believe our reasonable 
request will receive your favorable consideration, and we invite 
your attention briefly to the following resolutions. 

At a general meeting of Officers, Sailors and Marines, late of 
the U. S. Navy, held under the auspices of the National disso- 
ciation of Naval Veterans, in the State Capitol, Columbus, 
Ohio, September 10, 1888, the following resolutions introduced 
by Comrade William Simmons, Commander of the " Naval 
Post," No. 400, Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. P., were 
unanimously adopted. 

Whereas — Since the formation of the Grand Army of the 
Republic twenty-two years ago, the naval branch of the public 
service has been ignored in the selection of National Officers. 

And Whereas — We believe the character, extent and 
importance of our services in the war of the Rebellion entitles 
us to this slight recognition, and its consummation at the present 
Encampment would be an act of simple justice gratefully 
appreciated. 

Therefore be it Resolved — That we, the Naval Veterans 
of the late war, do most respectfully appeal to the Officers and 
Delegates of the Twenty-second National Encampment in Con- 
vention assembled : 

First — To place before the convention the name of Comrade 
Joseph Hadfield, Past Commander of Adam Goss Post, No. 



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330, Department of New York, for the oflEice of Junior Vice, 
and elect him to that position. 

Second — Add the anchor to the official list of badges, and 
have it displayed on equal footing with other Corps badges in 
future decorations. 

Third — To so amend the Eitual of the Order that every place 
where the word " Soldier " occurs, the words " Sailors and 
Marines," be added thereto. 

All of which is respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. 
Columbus, Ohio, September 11th, 1888. 

When the election of National Officers was before the con- 
vention. Comrade Joseph Gregory, of Mass., presented the 
name of Shipmate Joseph Hadfield for the position of Junior 
Vice Commander-in-Chief, and he was elected by acclamation, 
the formality of a ballot being dispensed with by unanimous 
consent; of course there was great rejoicing among our people 
when the result was made known. 




No. 2. WILLIAM H. PLACE, No. 3. Commander J. F. MACKIE, 

Past National Lieutenant Commander. Pa.st National Aid and Paymaster. 

No. 1. Commodore F. H. GROVE, 
Past National Paymaster. 

No. 4, Commodore W. O. SEVILLE, No. .s. JOHN BOWERS, 

Division Chief. Past Commander Farrapiit Association 



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CHAPTER Yl. 

Fourth annual convention and re-union at Milwaukee, Wis., 
Officers elected. Orders of Commodore Browne. Appear- 
ance and disappearance of the ' ' National Shipmate. ' ' 

CALL ISSUED FOR THE FOURTH CONVENTION AT 
MILWAUKEE, WIS. 

GENERAL ORDER. CURRENT SERIES. 

New York City, June 1, 1889. 

Shipmates : — The next annual convention of this Association 
will be held at the South Side Rifles Armory, No. 269 Reed 
Street, Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday, August 28, at 2 P. M. 
It is earnestly requested that each local Association be repre- 
sented by at least three delegates. Officers to serve the ensuing 
year are to be elected and other business of importance transacted. 

During the G. A. R. Encampment, in which this date is 
included. Naval Veterans' headquarters will be at the above 
address, where a general re-union will be held each after- 
noon and evening, to be addressed by prominent speakers, and 
you are requested to assemble there on Tuesday, August 27, at 
10 A. M., prepared to participate in the grand parade. Visiting 
Shipmates will please register name, residence and name of 
vessels on which they served while in the Navy. Badges can 
be procured from the Secretary. 

The object of this Association is fully set forth in Article 
Third of its Constitution — " To cherish the memories and asso- 
ciations of the war of the Rebellion, perpetuate the glorious 
name and deeds of our Navy, strengthen the ties of fraternal 
fellowship and sympathy, maintain national honor, union, and 



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independence," and to consist of local associations of Naval 
Veterans thronghont the country, who shall choose their own 
officers and adopt rules for their own government. 

Local Associations are now organized at Philadelphia, New 
York, Hartford, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas, New Orleans, 
Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Louis and Kansas City, 
Mo., Milwaukee, St. Paul, Washington, D. C, Camden, N. J., 
Boston, Beverly, Salem, and Lawrence, Mass. , and similar action 
is contemplated in other localities, believing, as we do, such a 
course to be mutually advantageous we do not hesitate to recom- 
mend, it, wherever possible to do so. 

The National Association desires to place itself on record as 
favoring liberal legislation for maintenance of a navy capable 
of protecting our extensive commerce and the interests of our 
peoj^le at home and abroad. And in view of its past honorable 
record we do not hesitate to predict for it a brilliant future, 
whenever called upon to vindicate the honor of the flag under 
which we fought and beneath whose folds so many of our ship- 
mates fell. 

The attention of Naval Veterans generally is respectfully 
called to the fact that the Navy Department, under authority of 
Congress, is engaged in collecting and compiling for publication 
the official Naval Eecords of the war. To us this is a matter of 
considerable importance and our co-operation is earnestly 
solicited. Please forward to Prof. J. R. Solej-, Navy Depart- 
ment, Washington, D. C, any official documents or matter of 
interest on the subject. He will return the same free of expense 
after being copied. 

Commodore, Jos. Hadfield, 302 E. Broadway, New York. 

Paymaster, F. H. Geove, 39 Burling Slip, New York. 

Secretar/j, William Simmons, 1432 Wharton St., Phila- 
delpHa. 



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HEADQUARTERS N iTIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 

NAVAL VETERANS. 
Circular Xo. 1. 

Columbus, O., November 1, 1889. 

To the Shipmates of the National Association of Naval Veterans^ 
Greeting : 

At a meeting of the National Association of Naval Veterans, 
held at Milwaukee, Wis., August 28 and 29, 1889, in pursuance 
to a call issued b}^ Commodore eloseph Hadlield, of New York, 
the following local Associations were represented : 

The Farragnt Association of N. V Philadelphia, Pa. 

The Farragut Association of N. V New York, N. Y. 

The Farragut Association of N. V Chicago, Ills. 

The United States N. V. of Kansas Washington, Kas. 

The Gushing Association of N. V Milwaukee, Wis. 

The Gulf Association of N. V New Orleans, La. 

The Commodore Eodgers Association of N. V Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The Potomac Association of N. V Washington, D. C. 

The Dupont Association of N. V Kansas City, Mo. 

The Admiral David D. Porter Association of N. V Columbus, Ohio. 

The Farragut Association of N. V Providence, E. I. 

Besides the delegates from these Associations there was a 
large number of Naval Veterans from all points of the countrv. 

The following officers of the National Association were 
present : 

Commodore Joseph Hadfield New Y^'ork N. Y. 

Paymaster Y. H. Grove New York, N. Y. 

Secretary Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. 

The Association was called to order and presided over by 
the Commodore, and the report of the secretary was read 
approved, and placed on file. 

The report of the Pajnuaster was also read, audited and 
placed on file. This report showed an indebtedness of $110.00. 



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Tlie election of Officers for the ensuing year being next in 
order, resulted as follows : 

Commodore, Symmes E. Browne Columbus, Ohio. 

Commander, Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. 

Paymaster, F. H. Grove New York, N. Y. 

Surgeon, Lorenzo Traver Providence, R. I. 

A resolution was passed unanimously, autliorizing tlie Com- 
modore to appoint a secretary for the Association, in oider tO' 
promote convenience and harmony of action. 

In accordance with this resolution the Commodore appointed 
Albian P. Babbitt, of Columbus, 0,, Secretary; and John W.. 
Keen, of Columbus, 0., Assistant Secretary. 

The following shipmates were appointed on the Executive 
Committee : 

Wm. Simmons Philadelphia, Pa. 

James P. Holland New York. 

John A. Franklin Chicago, Ills. 

James Kavannugh St. Paul Minn, 

P.J. McMahon New Orleans, La. 

C. A. Augustus Milwaukee, Wis. 

Isaac Newton Washington, D. C. 

E. P. Springer Providence, R. I. 

E. J. Tyrrell Cincinnati, Ohio. 

J. W. Keen Columbus, Ohio. 

S. H. Maunder Washington, Kan. 

A. L. Lowe Kansas City, Mo. 

Jeremiah J. Crowley, of the National Home Milwaukee, Wis. 

A resolution was passed tendering the thanks of this Associ- 
ation to Past Commodore Joseph Hadiield for his efficient ser- 
vices in behalf of the National Association of Naval Veterans 
during his term of office. 

A resolution of thanks was also tendered to Major Wm. 
Warner, Commander-in-Chief, Gr. A. P., for his interest mani- 
fested in behalf of the Naval Veterans. 

A resolution of thanks to Eank and File Post, No. 2-iO, G. 
A. R , Department of Wisconsin, for the free use of their Post 
rooms and armory during the Re- union. 



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Similar resolutions were also passed in respect to Commodore 
Crafts, of the U. S. Kevenue Cutter, "Andy Johnson," wlia 
furnished an escort of sailors during the grand parade. 

A resolution was passed urging liberal legislation, by the 
National Government, for the maintenance of a Navy, capable 
at all times of protecting our extensive co^amerce and the inter- 
ests of our people at home and abroad. 

A resolution was passed to appoint a committee of three to- 
draw up a petition to Congress to establish Naval Militia Train- 
ing School Ships for boys at all principal ports of the country. 
Committee appointed : John Driscoll, Milwaukee; Isaac New- 
ton, Washington, D. C, and F. H. Grove, of New York. 

Whilst it is impossible to make mention of the many com- 
rades and shipmates who aided in making the Naval Veterans- 
enjoy themselves at Milwaukee, special mention should be 
made of a few who put forth extraordinary eiforts in behalf of 
the sailors, and gave liberally of their time and money for their 
enjoyment: among these were shipmates John Driscoll; Augus- 
tus and Capt. Geo. Robinson; Capt. John Saverland; Capt. 
Jasper Humphrey; W. H. Gill; Capt. Theodore Console; 
Commodore W. H. Wolf and Capt. James Trowee, all citizens 
of Milwaukee, and interested in the shipping interests of the 
great lakes. 

A resolution was passed encouraging members of the Naval 
Associations to uniform. 

After action of the Executive Committee, a resolution was 
passed, reducing the per capita tax from lifty cents to twenty- 
five cents. 

A resolution was passed to hold the next annual meeting of 
the National Association of Naval Veterans at Boston, Mass. , at 
the same time of the National Re-union of the Grand Army of 
the Republic in 1890. 

The Re-union of the old Naval Veterans was a success; many 
met shipmates indeed whom they had not seen since they were 
mustered out of the service of the United States. 



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In the grand parade there was no more attractive feature than 
the " jolly tars," who were cheered by the multitudes through- 
out the line of march. 

Our National Ke-unions and Annual Councils are of vast 
importance to the members of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans; and especially to the local associations, who should 
never fail to send a delegation to represent their organization, 
and bring out such action as they may see that their interests 
may demand. 

Let the good work go on. Let all Naval Yeterans take an 

interest in working up our list of members until the National 

Association of Naval Veterans shall stand the peer of the Grand 

Army of the Republic, and the Union Jack shall be carried in 

every National Re-union as long as there is a Naval Veteran to 

carry it. 

Respectfully submitted, 

SYMMES E. BROWNE, 



Commodore. 



Albion P. Babbitt, 

Secretary. 
National Association of Naval Veterans. 



General Order No. 1. 

HEADQLTARTERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
NAVAL YETERANS. 

Columbus, 0., November 1, 1889. 

In assuming command of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans, I desire to express my high appreciation of the honor 
conferred upon me by the National Convention, held at IVIil- 
waukee. Wis., August 28, 1889, by electing me Commodore; 
especially as the position was entirely unsought and unexpected. 
Fully appreciating the responsibility of my position, it shall be 
my aim to prosecute an energetic administration of the affairs 



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of tlie National Association, not only to build up its interests 
and enlarge its borders, but to make its influence felt wherever 
the interests of the shipmates shall demand. To this end it is 
necessary that your Commodore should have the liearty co- 
operation of all the oflicers and shipmates belonging to tlie 
organization and prompt response when called upon. 

The officers of the National Association will have supervision 
over the Local Associations in their respective districts and 
work up new organizations; reporting progress to the Commo- 
dore at least once a month. 

Commander Wm. Simmons will have general supervision 
over the Eastern States, 

Paymaster F. H. Grrove wull have charge of the State of New 
York, the eastern part of the State of New Jersey and Con- 
necticut. 

Surgeon Lorenzo Traver will take care of the States of 
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Ehode 
Island. 

The membex's of Executive Committee are expected to look 
after the interests of the National Association in their respective 
States, organize new associations, and make such recommenda- 
tions to the Commodore as they may think advisable. 

The price of charter ($5.00) should always accompany the 
application for new charters. 

The commanders of the Local Associations will forward to 
the Commodore, without delay, a report of their association; 
giving the names and addresses of officers and crew; date of 
election; time of meeting; the number of men enrolled, in 
good standing and dropped; the financial condition and general 
interest as manifested by shipmates. Also if their members are 
uniformed, and if there are naval veterans in their localities 
who should be mastered in the association and why thev do 
not join. Also if the per capita tax (25 cents) for 1889 has 
been paid to the National Association. 

Associations which have not paid their per capita tax for 
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1889 will forward tlie amount to Paymaster F. H. Grove, 
39 Burling Slip, New York, N, Y,, at the earliest possible 
date, as the officers of the National Association are hampered 
in their work for want of funds. 

Finding a general complaint of the expense of the National 
Association badge and the button, steps are being taken to secure 
them at greatly reduced prices. If orders can be secured by the 
Commodore for 500 each of the badges and buttons, the price 
can be reduced to about $1.50 for the badge, and 50 cents for 
the buttons, and if the number guaranteed to be taken can be 
raised to one thousand (1,000), these prices can be greatly 
reduced — the buttons to twenty-five cents. 

The Commanders or Secretaries of the Local Associations will 
forward to Secretary A. P. Babbitt, No. 21 E. First Ave., 
Columbus, O., requisitions for as many as they can use or 
dispose of. Let every member of the Association secure a 
badge and button. The small profit to the National Association 
will help to clear it of debt. 

Let every officer and every shipmate show his zeal in our 
cause by doing all he can to work up the interest of the 
"National Association of Naval Veterans." Organize new 
Associations — recruit new members — secure the best men pos- 
si"ble — purchase and wear the National Association badge and 
button. Secure the public interest in our Association, and 
make a general advance, and at the end of another year we will 
be surprised at our victory. - . 

" Never mind the torpedoes! Go ahead!" 
By order of 

SYMMES E. BEOWNE, 

Commodore. 
Albion P. Babbitt, 

Secretary. 



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CHAPTER YII. 

Fifth annual convention and re-union at Boston, Mass. Cir- 
cular from the Kearsarge association. Officers elected. Orders 
of Commodore W. S. Wells. 

Oeneral Order No. 2. 

The next convention of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans, will be held in the Banta Hall, on "Washington Street, 
corner of Union Park Street, August 12, 13 and 14, 1890. 

"All hands " will muster at 9 A. M. sharp, Tuesday, August 
12, to take part in the grand parade of the G. A. R. 

The Executive Committee will meet at 7.30 P. M., August 
12, to consider subjects of interest, to present to the convention. 
Every member is earnestly requested to be present. 

The convention will be convened at 10 A. M., AYednesday, 
August 13, when all members and delegates will present their 
credentials and such Associations as have not paid their per 
capita tax will settle with the Paymaster before they are entitled 
to representation in the convention. Every local Association 
is earnestly enjoined to have their representatives " on deck," 
with their credentials properly signed by the Commander and 
Secretary. 

The commanders of local associations will forward to the 
Commodore without delay, a report of their association ; giving 
the names and addresses of officers and crew ; the date of elec- 
tion; time of meeting; the number of men enrolled, in good 
standing and dropped; the financial condition and general 
interest as manifested by shipmates. Also if tlieir per capita 
tax has been paid. 

There has never been a time since the war when our shipmates 
needed others help more than at present, when the thousands of 



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" dependant pensioners " will want to prove their claims by 
shipmates who served on vessels with them during the war. 
The greatest aid that can be had is through the National Asso- 
ciation of Naval Veterans. 

Our National Ke-unions and Annual Councils are of vast 
importance to the members of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans, and especially to the local associations, who should 
never fail to send delegates to represent their organization, and 
bring out such action as they may see that their interests may 
demand. 

Let every Naval Veteran who sees this circular, send his 
name, the name of the vessels served on, and the dates of his 
shipments on each, to the Secretary of the National Association 
for record. 

By order of 

SYMMES E. BEOWNE, 

Commodore. 
106 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, 0. 
Albion P. Babbitt, 

Secretai'ij. 
21 E, First Avenue, Columbus, 0. 

"THE NATIONAL SHIPMATE" 

Was the name of a small four page newspaper issued from 
Dayton, Ohio, in February, 1890. There was nothing National 
about it but the name; that we needed such a paper will be 
generally admitted, but this particular publication unfortunately 
seemed to be controlled by an unprincipled adventurer who 
was deficient not only in the means to carry it on, but also in 
the requisite intelligence for its proper management. 

It was intended to be a monthly paper, and after collecting a 
year's subscription from several hundreds of our people its publi- 
cation was suspended after the issue of four or five numbers. 

Its publisher was first heard from in Dayton, Ohio, after- 



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•wards in Cincinnati, Racine, Wisconsin, Philadelphia, and 
Boston, but the last number of the paper was issued from New 
York. 

Some of our more prominent shipmates in New York and 
the East suffered serious financial loss from the swindling 
propensities of the publisher, by bogus checks and w^orthless 
drafts. Similar tactics were lesorted to in Philadelphia, but 
not with the same degree of success. It is well, therefore, that 
the pajDcr died in its infancy because it was from the beginning 
calculated to do more harm than good. Its unwarranted and 
uncalled for abuse of some of our most prominent workers 
contributed largely to the downfall of what might have been an 
interesting and useful publication. 

FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, 

At the Re-union held in Boston, during the session of the Gr. 
A. R. Encampment, the Naval Veterans participated in the 
grand parade, being assigned a position in the extreme left of 
the line. 

The ' ' Kearsarge ' ' Naval Veteran Association of Boston 
contributed very largely to the success of the occasion and 
deserve honorable mention for the courtesy and hospitality 
extended to visiting shipmates. 

The following copy of a circular issued by them indicated 
their interest in the success of the Re-union : 

KEARSARGE .ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS. 
Station, 1151 Washington Street. 

Boston, July 24, 1890. 

Naval Circular for the Grand Parade, August 12, 1890. 

By vote of the Executive Committee of the Kearsarge Associ- 
ation, the following details have been arranged for the grand 
parade to be given on Tuesday, August 12, 1890. 



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Commodore Symmes E. Browne, Commander of the National 
Association of Naval Veterans, by virtue of his position, shall 
be the commanding officer of the Naval Division, together with 
his Staff. 

The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans, Commodore 
Paul H. Kendricken, and the Naval Veteran Legion, Commodore 
Charles Lawrence, being independent naval organizations, will 
act as escort to such National Associations of Naval Veterans 
as shall be present. The National Assocations will be assigned 
positions in line according to seniority of charter. Individual 
veterans belonging to naval associations, who may be present, 
may parade either as a body or by invitation in any of the 
National Associations. 

The Naval Division will be in the rear of the Massachusetts 
Department of the G. A. E. It is possible that the North 
Atlantic Squadron will send a delegation from the different 
ships to act as escort to the Naval Division. The Kearsarge 
Association will be at the Boston & Providence Station on the 
morning of A-Ugust 11, and receive the National Commodore 
and Staff of the Naval Veterans, the Farragut Association of 
Naval Veterans, the Naval Veteran Legion and Naval Post, 
No. 400, all of Philadelphia; also the naval veterans from New 
York and New Jersey, and such other naval associations as 
may arrive at the same time, and escort them to the headquar- 
ters of the Kearsarge Association at Banta Hall, corner of Union 
Park and Washington Streets, where breakfast will be served. 

MAETIN L. WHITE, Captain. 

M. H. CLEAVES, Commander. 

E. P. BOSS, Lieut. Commander. 

W. A. ABBOTT, Lieutenant. 

S. B. CLAPP, Paymaster. 
' THOS. B. GAMMON, Asst. Paymaster. 

WILLIAM B. DALEY, Executive Committee. 



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The following interesting account of the Ee-union and Con- 
vention is copied from the Grand Army and Navy News of 
Boston, September, 1889. 

NAVAL VETERANS' CONVENTION. 

William S. Wells, of New Haven, Unanimously Elected 

Commodore. Other Officers Chosen at the Annual 

Meeting. 

The annual convention of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans was held at Banta's Hall, Washington and Union 
Park Streets, August 13th. 

Commodore Symmes E. Browne, of Columbus, 0., occupied 
the chair. 

The forenoon session was devoted to a discussion of the by- 
laws of the organization. It was voted to elect, after this 
year, an admiral, vice-admiral and rear admiral, in addition to 
the present officers. 

The afternoon session was called to order at 2.30 by Com. 
Brown, who again presided. 

Delegates were present from the following organizations: 
Farragut Association, of Cincinnati, Farragut Association, of 
Providence, Naval Association, of Chicago, Falls City Naval 
Association, of Kentucky, Grulf Naval Veteran Association, of 
New Orleans, Hartford Association, of Hartford, Essex Associ- 
ation, of Lawrence, Minnesota Association, California Legion, of 
San Francisco, Cushing Association, of Milwaukee, Potomac 
Veterans, of Washington, Kansas Association, of Kansas City, 
Dupont Association, of Dayton, Ohio. 

On motion of William Simmons a set of resolutions were 
adopted, the last two parts of which read as follows : 

Whereas, It is our unanimous opinion that the proper development of our 
commercial resources requires the maintenance of a navy, capable at all times of 
protecting our extensive commerce and the interests of our people at home 
and abroad. 

Resolved, That we pledge ourselves as individuals and as an association to use 
all honorable means in our power to develop and strengthen this popular branch 
of the public service and urge upon Congress liberal legislation in its behalf. 



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Willinm S. Wells, of New Haven, was declared nnanimously 
elected Coimnodore. Corn. Wells w^as called upon for a speech. 
His remarks were both forcible and entertaining as well as 
appropriate. 

Commander Wells was received with great enthusiasm. The 
new commander entered the navy in 1862, and was discharged 
in 1870. He was engineer of the New Ironsides, and was with 
that vessel from the time she went South till she left the service. 
He is an alfable, interesting gentleman of about 45 years, is a 
good speech-maker, and takes pride in the naval veterans. 

Other officers were elected as follows: Captain, B. S. Osbon, 
of New York; Commander, P. J. McMahon, of New Orleans; 
First Lieutenant, Edward J. Tyrrell, of Cincinnati; Second 
Lieutenant, John Driscoll, of Wisconsin ; Chaplain, Kev. Robert 
Edwards, of New York; Paymaster, John F. Mackie, of Phila- 
delphia; Surgeon, Loienzo Traver, of Providence. 

The paymaster's report showed the year's expenses to have 
been $181.60, while the receipts weie $196.75. 

NAVAL DIVISION. 

The Following is a Roster of the Yeterans that 
Paraded in the Naval Division, August 12th. 

Commander-in-Chief Symmes' E. Browne, Commodore of 
National Association of Naval Yeterans. Staff, Lorenzo H. 
Traver, of Providence, R. I. ; John H. Dougherty and Thomas 
B. Gammon, of Boston. 

Taunton Military Band, 27 pieces. 

Kearsarge Association of Naval Yeterans, Boston, 200 men, 
Commander, Commodore Paul H. Kendricken. 

Naval Yeteran Legion, Philadelphia, 100 men, Isaac K. 
Archer, Commander. These were the guests of the Kearsarge 
Association. 

Naval Post 516, New York, 40 men, B. S. Osbon, Acting 
Commander. 



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Farragut Xaval Veterans, New York, 20 men, Lewis 
Ricliards, Commander. 

Edwin A. Stevens Post, lOi, Hoboken, N. J-, 20 men, E. 
D. Egbert, Commander; Senior Vice-Commander, McFadden; 
Officer of the Day, William Nolan; Chaplain, James Nolan. 

Connecticut Naval Veterans, Hartford, 9 men, F. B. xVllen, 
Commander, About 26 members of this association were 
scattered throughout the column with their posts. 

Farragut Association of Naval Veterans, Providence, E. L, 
40 men, William H. Place, Commander. 

Farragut Association, Philadelphia, 50 men, Commodore 
William Simmons, Commander. 

Farragut Naval Association of the West, 6 men, A. P. John- 
son, Commander. 

Cushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis., 
delegation of three, 

Minnesota Naval Veteran Association, one delegate. 

Three Falls Naval Veterans, Louisville, Ky., one delegate, 

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMODORE WELLS. 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL A^ETERANS OF 

THE U, S. 

36 Meadow Street, New Haven, Conn. 

General Order Ko. 1. 

September 16, 1890, 

Shipmates : — At the Fifth Annual Convention of the 

National Association of Naval Veterans, held in Boston, on 

August 13, the following officers were elected for the ensuing 

year : 

Commodore Commanding, Wm. S. Wells, New Haven, Conn. 
Captain, B. S. Osbon, 173 Greenwich Street, New York, N. Y. 
Cotimander, P. J. McMahon, 1^6 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, La. . 
Lieutenant-Commander, James Kavanaugh, corner Simms and Kussell Streets, 
St. Paul, Minn. 



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Lieutenant, Edward J. Tyrrell, Ninth and Plum Streets, Cincinnati, 0. 
Lieutenant, John Driscoll, 190 Erie Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
Surgeon, Lorenzo Traver, 203 High Street, Providence, R. I. 
Paymaster, John F. Mackie, 619 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Chaplain, Rev. Robert Edwards, 437 Munroe Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Bj virtue of tlie above election I hereby assume command, 
and make tlie following appointments as Aides on my Staff, 
with rank of Lieutenant-Commander : 

Francis B. Allen, 61 Williard Street, Hartford, Conn., Naval 
Veteran Association of Conn. 

Wm. J. Ferguson, 1518 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, 
Fairagut Naval Yeteran Association, Philadelphia. 

Douglas F. O'Brien, 68 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., 
Farragut Naval Yeteran Association of N. Y. 

D. B, Hubbard, care First National Bank, Chicago, 111., 
Farragut Naval Yeteran Association of Chicago. 

J. E. Gidding, 114 Cabot Street, Beverly, Mass., Essex 
Naval Yeteran Association, Salem. 

Thomas Gr. Herron, Northwest corner Sixth and Walnut 
Streets, Cincinnati, O., Commodore Eogers Naval Yeteran 
Association of Cincinnati, O. 

J. J. Crowley, National Home, Milwaukee, Wis., Cushing 
Naval Yeteran Association. 

H. J. Barber, 1268 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., Min- 
nesota Naval Yeteran Association. 

N. C. Eeed, 77 Eighth Avenue, Columbus, 0., David D. 
Porter Naval Yeteran Association of Columbus, O. 

Stephen F. Blanding, City Hall, Providence, E. I., Farragut 
Naval Yeteran Association of Providence. 

John Wise, Dayton, Ohio, Admiral Dalilgren Naval Yeteran 
Association of Dayton, 0. 

Geo. Fritclmer, Louisville, Ky. , Three Falls City Naval 
Veteran Association, Louisville, Ky. 

Other Aides will be appointed when nominations are made by 
the Commanders of Associations not enumerated above. 



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Francis B. Allen is hereby appointed Senior Aide, and from 
tlie nature of his commercial business, will probably have an 
opportunity during the year of visiting all the Associations of 
the country and give such instruction and advice as to be of 
material benefit to us all. 

Special Orders will be issued to Aides at an early date. 

I hereby appoint John C. Jackson, P. O. Drawer No. 97, New 
Haven, Conn., as Secretary. 

The Executive Committee will consist of : 

Henry McGinnis Philadelphia, Pa. Farragut Naval Veteran 
Association of Philadelphia. 

James P. Holland, 225 Eleventh Street, New York Farragut 
Naval Veteran Association of New York. 

Samuel P. Crafts, New Haven, Conn., Connecticut Naval 
Veteran Association. 

T. L. Johnson, 150 Lake Street, Chicago, 111., Farragut 
Naval Veteran Association of Chicago. 

Warren Porter, Danvers, Mass. , Essex Naval Veteran Asso- 
ciation of Salem. 

Joseph Duke, 151 Clinton Street, Milwaukee, Wis., Cashing 
Naval Veteran Association. 

George J. Pinkhart, 34 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La. , 
Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf. 

S. J. Denight, 85 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, 0., Commo- 
dore Eogers Naval Veteran Association. 

John Eyan, U. S. Armory Building, St. Paul, Minn., 
Minnesota Naval Veteran Association, 

Past Com. Symmes E. Browne, 106 Cleveland Avenue, 
Columbus, 0., D. D. Porter Naval Veteran Association of 
Columbus. 

Samuel E, Groves, Olueyville, E. I., Farragut Naval Veteran 
Association of Providence, E. I. 

Charles H. Leaman, Hollen Camp Building, Dayton, 0., 
Admiral Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association. 



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According to Article XI of our Constitution, Commander 
P. J, McMalion is Chairman ex-officio of the Executive Com- 
mittee. 

Past Commander Wm. Simmons, 1432 Wharton Street^ 
Philadelphia, is hereby appointed Historian. 

In assuming the honor conferred upon me, I feel the respon- 
sbility and realize the labor inseparable from the position, but,, 
at the same time, I feel greatly encouraged for our immediate 
success in the assistance and co-operation I am receiving from 
the most excellent corps of officers you have chosen. 

Your commanding officer may make errors or unintentional 
omissions in the work assigned him, and it is earnestly requested 
that should such mistakes occur, it will be the duty of those 
interested to communicate freely to these headquarters, for his 
object is not selfish, but for unity, harmony and mutual benefit, 
A report of the business transacted at our Boston Convention 
will be issued later. 

Let us pull together, bring to the ship all those who are at 
liberty ashore, enlist them in some local body, and then merge 
these Associations of the country into the National Association, 
under the Navy standard of the Union Jack. 

The days of our activity will not last long, we are nearing the 
shore, but while we are afloat let us finish this remnant of our 
cruise of life in unity of purpose and harmony. Let us be 
faithful in our declining years as we stood by each other in the 
days of our youth and strength, amid death and danger, and 
the j)erils of the sea, while fighting for the preservation of this 
great Eepublic, so when the end shall come, and we shall have 
reached the unknown shore, we may be deemed worthy to enter 
that Eternal Haven, and dwell forever in rest and peace with 
the great commanders under whom we once served, and the 
thousands of shipmates who have gone before us. 

Fraternally, 

WM. S. WELLS, 
Commodore Commanding Xaiional Associaiion Naval Veterans 
of the U. S. 

JoHX C. Jackson, 

Secretary. 







I^ORENZO TRAVER, M. D. 
Past National Fleet Surgeon. 



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General Order No. 2. 

November 29, 1890. 

Shipmates : — Agreeably to annoniicemeiit in General Order 
No. 1, I herewith give a synopsis of the business transacted at 
onr convention held in Boston, August 13. The following- 
Associations were represented by duly accredited delegates : 

Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Philadelphia. 

Fariagut Naval Veteran Association, of New York. 

Farragut Naval Veteran Association, of Providence, R. I. 

Essex Naval Veteran Association, of Salem. 

Commodore Rogers Naval Veteran Association, of Cincinnati, O. 

Admiral Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association, of Dayton, O. 

Naval Veteran Association, of Connecticut. 

Cushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis. 

Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf, of New Orleans, La. 

David D. Porter Naval Veteran Association, oi Columbus, O. 

Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Association, of Louisville, Ky. 

The election of officers has been previously announced. 

The following resolutions were passed. 

Appointing a committee to petition Congress to erect a monu- 
ment in the City of Washington, to the memory and services of 
Admiral John A, Dahlgren and Col. Ulric Dahlgren. 

At oar next convention, there shall be elected an Admiral, 
Yice- Admiral and Eear Admiral, in addition to the present 
officers. 

To appoint a committee to revise the constitution and by-laws 
and prepare a ritual. 

To request the Navy Department to accord the inmates of 
the Naval Home in Philadelphia, the same privileo-e of usino- 
their pensions, as is given the Veterans of National Homes. 

To urge the Senate to concur with the House of Eepreseuta- 
tives, in the bill passed by the latter body, to transfer the 
management of the Eevenue Marine from the Treasury Depart- 
ment to the Navy Department. 

A petition to be presented to Congress urging the j)assage of 
a law to compel all Steamboat Companies and those engaged in 



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carrying passengers and freiglit on the lakes and inland waters 
of tlie United States, to liave a sufficient number of competent 
crew, for the protection of life and property. 

To request our Senators and Representatives to pass Senate 
Bill 2968 for the creation of a Naval reserve, also to construct 
an armed and protected steel vessel at some shipyard on the 
lakes for service thereon. 

That the Commanders of every Naval Veteran Association of 
the country appoint a committee from their association, to- 
ascertain how many Naval Veterans are employed in the 
National, State or Municipal Departments of the government in 
their immediate vicinity. 

Commanders of all associations will attend to this request 
without further orders and report to these headquarters as 
quickly as possible. 

All of the above resolutions have been referred to proper 
committees and the business is now receiving attention or has 
already been completed. There were some other matters of 
minor detail not of sufficient and universal interest to report in, 
this order. 

The following votes of thanks were unanimously passed: 

To Past Commodore Symmes E. Browne for his valuable 
services during his administration. 

To Past Paymaster F. H. Grroves, for his long, faithful and 
efficient service. 

To the citizens of Boston, and Committee of Arrangements for 
their royal hospitality and perfect arrangements for our comfort 
and pleasure during encampment week. 

To Kearsarge Naval Association of Boston, for their generous- 
hospitality, kindly greeting, and the use of their headquarters. 

On the 16th of October, ult. , a charter was issued to The 
Naval Veteran Association of Cincinnati, O. 

The following are additional appointments as Aides on my 
Staff : 



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John E. Berry, U. S. Naval Yeteran Association of the Gulf, 
331 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, La. 

William E. Atkins, The Naval Veteran Association of Cin- 
cinnati, 5 Eastbourne Terrace, Cincinnati, 0. 

D. P. Adams, David D. Porter Association Naval Veterans^ 
Columbus, 0., 49 East Chestnut Street, in place of N. C. Keed, 
resigned on account of ill health. Also, the following as mem- 
bers of the Executive Committee : 

John W. Edmonson, Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Asso- 
ciation of Louisville, Ky., 258 E. Sye Street, New Albany^ 
Indiana. 

S. J. Benight, The Naval Veteran Association of Cincinnati, 
85 East 5 th Street, Cincinnati, 0. 

The address of Charles P. Holland, of the Executive Com- 
mittee, should be 225 11th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

The address of John Ryan, of the Executive Committee, is 
539 Laurel Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 

Another order will be issued as soon as full details are com- 
pleted in regard to our re-union and convention at Detroit. 
But in the meanwhile work up your Association to the importance 
of mustering on that occasion in numbers and appearance, that- 
the merits of your past service suggests. 

Fraternally, 

WILLIAM S. WELLS, 
CoTYimodore Commanding National Association of Naval Veterans, 

Official: 
John C, Jackson, 

Secretary. 

Since General Order No. 2 was issued, I am pleased to 
announce that charters have been issued to the followino- new 
Associations: 

January 22, 1891, The Naval Veteran Association of Maiyland, Baltimore, 
Md. W. O. Saville, Commander. H. F. Dorton, Secretary. 

February 14, 1891, The Naval Veteran Association of Illinois, Chicago 111. 
D. B. Hubbard, Commander. Thomas L. Johnson, Secretary. 



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March 12, 1891, The Shirk Naval Veteran Association of Erie, Erie, Pa. 
Nicholas Leuschen, Commander. Abraham J. Louch, Secretary. 

April 23, 1891, The Thomas A. Budd Naval Veteran Association, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Alex. G. Fortier, Commander. Edward Sniggs, Secretary. 

The Three Falls Cities Naval Veteran Association, of Louis- 
ville, have changed their name to that of "Admiral D. D. Por- 
ter Naval Veteran Association. " J. W. Edmonson, Comman- 
der, P. W. Hagar, Secretarj^ 

The following appointments are hereby announced : 

AIDES ON NATIONAL STAFF. 
Louis Bennett, of The Maryland Association of Naval Veterans, Baltimore, Md. 
W. A. Daniels, of The Naval Veteran Association of Illinois, Chicago. 
George C. Neil, of The Thomas A. Budd Association of Naval Veterans, Erie, Pa. 
Peter Leuschen, of The Shirk Naval Veteran Association of Buffalo, N. Y. 

It becomes my painful duty to report the death on the 29th 
ult. , of ShijDmate William C. Staples, Commander of " The 
Naval Veteran Association of Connecticut." Captain Staples 
was widely and most favorably known, and was endeared to all 
who had the good fortune to meet him. He served his country 
as an Acting Master in the U. S. Navy, from November 22, 
1861, until November 15, 1865, and was attached to the U. S. S. 
" Tuscarora," " Savannah," " losko," and " Florida," and 
performed special duty in N. Y. Navy Yard. He was a Past 
Commander of " Harry McDonough " Post 63, Department of 
Connecticut, Gr. A. K., and has been identified in many efforts 
that were productive of benefit to the veterans of the war. He 
will be sadly missed by ' ' The Connecticut Association of Naval 
Veterans," and the community in which he resided. His 
absence will be felt in a marked degree at our future re-unions. 
His honorable cruise of life is finished, and he has reached the 
^' Haven of Rest and Peace," his memory revered by all. 



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CHAPTER VIIT. 

Sixth annual convention and re-vinion at Detroit, Mich., and 
proceedings thereof. Officers elected. Change of title of 
senioi officer to Bear Admiral. Re-election unanimously of 
Shipmate W. S. Wells, Orders and appointmeiits. 

THE SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION 

"Which assembled in Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1891, 
changed the grade of Senior Officer from Commodore to that of 
Rear Admiral, 

Shipmate Wells, by his re-election, was the first to receive 
that distinguished title. His first general order is interesting: 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAA^AL VETERANS OF 

THE U. S, 
36 Meadow Street, New Haven, Conn. 

General Order Xo. 1. 

August 21, 1891, 

Shipmates :^Our sixth annual convention was held in Court 
-Room No. 1, City Hall, Detroit, Michigan, on the 5th inst. 
The following associations were represented hj duly accredited 
delegates, viz: 

The Farragut Association, of Pliiladelphia. 

The Farragut Association, of New York. 

The Naval Veteran Association, of Connecticut, 

The Essex Veteran Association, of Salem, Mass. 

The Gushing Naval Veteran Association, of Milwaukee, Wis. 

The Naval Veteran Association of the Gulf, New Orleans, La. 

The Minnesota Association, of St. Paul, Minn. 

The David D. Porter Association, of Columbus, O. 

The Farragut Association, of Providence, R. I. 

The Admiral Dahlgren Association, of Dayton, O. 

The David D. Porter Association, of Louisville, Ky. 

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The Naval Veteran Association, of Cincinnati, O. 

The Maryland Naval Veteran Association, of Baltimore, Md. 

The Illinois Association, of Chicago, 111. 

The Admiral Dupont Association, of P'ort Worth, Texas. 

The Thos. A. BuJd Association, of Buffalo, N. Y. 

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : 

Kear Admiral Commanding, Wm. 8. Wells, New Haven, Conn. 
Commodore, B. S. Osbon, 3 97 Pearl Street, New York. 
Captain, D. B. Hubbard, care First National Bank, C hicago 111. 
Commander, Will E. Atkins, -5 Eastbourne Terrace, Cincinnati, O. 
Lieutenant-Commander, Wm. H. Place, 19 Bowen Street, Olneyville, R. L 
Senior Lieutenant, A. L. Lowe, Fort Worth, Texas. 
Lieutenant, J. W. Keene, 27 South Washington Street, Columbus, O. 
Surgeon, A. Trego Shertzer, 1102 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md. 
Paymaster, A. G. I'ortier, 335 Hampshire Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Chaplain, Rev. Robt. Edwards, 623 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

General Order No. 3. 

January 5, 1892, 

Shipmates: — The following associations have been added to 
the National since previous order : 

November 6th. The Naval Veteran Legion of Philadelphia. Commodore, 
Charles Lawrence, 28 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Secretary, Jas. B, 
Nicholson, 421 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

November 18th. [Re-organized.] The Potomac Association of Naval Veterans 
of Washington, D. C. Commander, Isaac Newton, 1510 Fifth Street, N. W,, 
Washington, D. C; Secretary, John H. King, 528 Eighth Street, S. E., Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

December 3d. The Cumberland Association of Naval Veterans, New Bedford, 
Mass. Commodore, Geo. P Gifford, P. O. Box 488, New Bedford, Mass.; Secre- 
tary, Geo. H. Palmer, Room 6, Roberson Building, New Bedford, Mass. 

December 18th. The Central New York Naval Veteran Association, Amster- 
dam, N. Y. 

On November 6, your commanding officer and several mem- 
bers of his staff. Commodore B. S. Osbon, and several shipmates 
from New York, Commodore Saville of Baltimore, Commander 
Isaac Newton of Washington, and other visiting shipmates were 
tendered a very pleasant reception in Philadelphia, by " The 
Naval Veteran Legion," " The Farragut Association of Naval 



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Vets," and Naval Post 400, G. A. E., and I hereby extend an 
acknowledgment of the hospitality and marked attention shown 
"US. The result of this grand re-union was the most gratifjdng 
vote of ' ' The Naval Legion ' ' of Philadelphia to ally them- 
selves, with their 300 good men and true, under the standard 
of the National Association. 

The Potomac Association referred to is not a new organiza- 
tion, but through the energetic efforts of Commander Isaac 
Newton and others, with the material aid of Chief-of-Staff 
Allen, new timbers have been added, and the reconstructed 
ship is now in commission, with the j^rospect of a most pros- 
j^erous cruise. This association will be of invaluable aid to us 
on the occasion of the Twenty-sixth National Encampment, and 
they are now preparing for that event. 

We are also pleased to welcome the Cumberland Association 
of New Bedford, with its 65 earnest and zealous officers and 
members. It is one of those recently formed, having been 
organized April 3, 1891, and on the 3d ult., by unanimous 
vote, united with us. We are gratified to see the shipmates of 
Amsterdam, N. Y. , have at last come together, and their asso- 
ciation is the last addition to date of our National order. 

General Order No. 4- 

April 26, 1892. 

Shipmates: — An unusual length of time has elapsed since 
issuing a previous order, which, however, must not be interpreted 
as a lack of interest on the part of your commanding officer in 
your behalf, but it has not been necessary, as the correspondence 
with the different associations have been of such a satisfactory 
nature, that nothing of special importance required a General 
Order, All is working well and harmonious in every direction, 
and we are daily adding to our numbers, and the zeal and 
interest has not abated. Since Order No. 3, charters have been 
issued to 



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The Commodore Perry Naval Veteran Association, Cleveland, O., organiz?d 
January 11th. Commander, A. B. Woodward, 90 Elton Street, Cleveland, O. ; 
Secretary, H. V. Garrett, 145 Water Street, Cleveland, O. 

The Michigan Association of Naval Veterans, Detroit, Mich , organized Janu- 
ary 11th. Commander, Henry Reany, 935 Congress Street, Detroit, Mich. ; Sec- 
retary, John G. Lewis, 321 National Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 

And other organizations will, no doubt, be duly instituted in the near future. 

The following nominations are hereby confirmed: 

National Aides. 

R. S. Critchell, Major Block, Chicago, 111., Farragut Naval Veteran Association 
of Chicago. 

Geo. J. Pinckard, 313 Jackson Street, New Orleans, Naval Veteran Association 
of the Gulf. 

Robt. McWilliams, 11 Rowland Street, Detroit, Michigan Association of Naval 
Veterans. 

Wm. C. Jayred, East Cleveland, O., Commodore Perry Naval Veteran Associa- 
tion. 

John S. Maxwell, Amsterdam, N. Y., Central New York Naval Veteran Asso- 
ciation. 

Your Commanding Officer takes this opportunity to extend 
thanks to the Maryland Association of Naval Veterans for the 
demonstration and kindly reception tendered him and his staff, 
and visiting shipmates, on the evening of February 1, The 
elaborate preparation for jny visit, and the marked attention 
and enthusiasm by this effort on the part of the Maryland 
Association, and good citizens of Baltimore, with the escort of 
a battalion of the 4th Maryland Infantry, Duschane Post Gr. A. 
R. , and the material assistance of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. 
Co. , show^s this effort is only an introductory to the more elaborate 
prepaiation and reception the shipmates of the country may 
expect at their September re-union in that city. Therefore it is 
a duty you ow^e yourselves, and to them, to piepare for this 
grand rally, by recruiting our ranks, and providing a fund for 
needed expenses, that we may be able to appear in that city in 
oar full strength. 

As previously announced, our seventh re-union will be held 
in Baltimore on the 15th, 10th and 17th of September, at wdiich 



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time we will be tlie guests of tlie City of Baltimore and the 
Maryland Association of Naval Veterans. 

National lieadqaarters will be at the CarroUton Hotel. Tlie 
headquarters of shipmates will be at Grand Army Hall, 416 
East Baltimore Street. 

On the eve of Thursday, the 15th inst., the re-union will 
open by a reception and banquet at the Lyceum Theatre, at 8 
o'clock, with an address of welcome by Mayor Latrobe, and 
other speaking and exercises. 

On the 16th, the convention will be held at the Lyceum 
Theatre, commencing at 9 A. M., and delegates and those 
entitled to a vote are requested to be promptly oa hand to answer 
roll call. 

It affords me pleasure to introduce to our shipmates the 
members of the Herrick Blue Naval A^eterans Association of 
Zanesville, Ohio, to whom a charter was issued on the 16th of 
June. The State of Ohio now leads in number of Naval A'^eterans 
Associations, this one making the fifth. 

S. S. Russell, 161 Main Street, Zanesville, 0., was elected 
Commander. 

Dr. W. E. Atwell, cor. Muskingum Avenue and Pine Street, 
Zanesville, 0., was elected Secretary. 



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CHAPTER IX. 

Seventh Annual Convention and Re-union at Baltimore, Md. 
Officers elected. Circular from the Farragut Association, of 
Philadelphia. Orders and appointments of Rear Admiral B. 
S. Osbon. Program of Re-union at "Washington, D. C. 

Circular from the Baltimore Association : 

Baltimore, Md. 

The National Encampment of the Naval Veterans of the 
United States will take place in this city on September the 15th, 
•16th and 17th, 1892. It will be the first Grand Rally of the 
Veterans of the Navy of the late war. On the last day, Sep- 
tember I7th, there will be a grand parade which will be reviewed 
by the Pj-esident of the United States and his Cabinet. The 
White Squadron will assemble here and participate. 

The Naval Veteran Association of Maryland extend a cordial 
invitation to all Naval Veterans of the United States who 
served in the late war to be with us, whether they are members 
of Naval Veterans Associations or not. Sleeping accommoda- 
tions will be provided in halls for all those who do not wish to 

stop at hotels. 

W. 0. SAVILLE. 

Circular issued by the Philadelphia Association : 

FARRAGUT ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS 
TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL VETERANS 
OF THE U. S. 

In Convention Assembled at Baltimore^ Md. 

Philadelphia, September 5, 1892. 

Shipmates: — At a regular stated meeting, held on the above 
date, the following resolution was adopted : 



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Resolved, That this Association recommends for andjpresents 
the name of Shipmate WilUam Simmons for the position of 
Eear Admiral of the National Association of Naval Veterans. 

Shipmate "William Simmons has an honorable record of service 
in the United States Navy during the entire four years of the 
late war, and as a prominent worker in this Association for the 
past twenty-seven years; twenty years of which time he was 
•Secretary. He [has also served as Secretary, Commander and 
Historian of the National organization. 

This being the oldest Association of Naval Veterans in the 
United States, trusts that its claim for recognition at this time 
will receive your favorable consideration, because we present a 
candidate popular and well known among our people as a 
writer, worker and speaker, possessing a national reputation 
deserving of honorable mention. 

JAMES E. BOYLE, 

Commander. 
JOHN R. PEDEICK. 
John F. Mackie, Lieut. Commander. 

Secretary. 
Wm. J. Ferguson, 

Paymaster. 

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION 

Met at the Lyceum Theatre, Baltimore, Md., September 16, 
1892. Bradley S, Osbon, of New York, was elected Senior 
Officer. 

His principal orders and appointments are as follows : 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NAVAL VETERANS 
U. S. OF A. 
81 South Street, New York, N. Y. 

October 30, 1892. 

Shipmates: — By virtue of my election to the office of Rear 
Admiral Commanding, at the Seventh Annual Convention, 



held at Baltimore, Md., September 16, 1892, I hereby assume 
command, with National headquarters established at 84 South 
Street, New York City. 

The following associations were rejDresented at the Baltimore 
Convention by duly accredited delegates: 

1. Farragut Association, Philadelphia, Pa. 

2. Farragut Association, New York, N. Y. 

3. Naval \'eteran Association. Connecticut. 

4. Farragut Association, Chicago, III. 

5. Essex Association, Salem Mass. 

6. Minnesota Association, St. Paul, Minn. 

7. D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio. 

8. Admiral Dahlgren Association, Dayton, Ohio. 

9. Farragut Association, Providence, R. I. 

10. D. D. Porter Association, Louisville, Ky. 

11. Naval Veteran Association, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

12. Naval Veteran Association, Baltimore, Md. 

13. Naval Veteran Association, Chicago, 111. 

14. Thomas A. Budd Association, Buffalo, N. Y. 

15. Admiral Dupont Association, Fort Worth, Texas. 

16. Naval Veteran Legion, Philadelphia, Pa. 

17. Potomac Association, Washington. D. (-. 

IS. Cumberland Association, New Bedford, Mass. 

19. Central New York Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. 

20. Michigan Association, Detroit, Mich. 

21. Monitor Association, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

The following National Officers were elected for the ensuing 
year : 

Rear Adminil Commanding, B. S. Osbon, New York City. 
Commodore, Francis B. Allen, Hartford, Conw. 
Captain, Cyrus Sears, Baltimore, Md. 
Commander, C. H. Leaman, Dayton, Ohio. 
Lieutenant Commander, V. D. Woodruff, Rockford, 111. 
Senior Lieutenant, C. P. Bragg, McKinley, Mich. 
Junior Lieutenant, Joseph H. McClees, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Fleet Surgeon, A. Trego Shertzer, Baltimore, Md. 
Fleet Paymaster, Alexander 6. Fortier, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Fleet Engineer, Sanjuel Bickerstaff; Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Fleet Chaplain, Kev. Samuel Alman, New York. 

I hereby appoint George W. Bostwick, National Secretary, 
with head(piarters at 84 South Street, New York, N. Y. ; W. 



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E. Groodnongli, • of New Haven, Conn., National Boatswain, and 
Past Commander William Simmons, of Philadelphia, Pa., 
National Historian; Past National Commander Will E. Atkins, 
of Cincinnati, O. , is hereby appointed Senior Aide and Chief of 
Staff, Western Division. 

I hereby appoint Past Commander William Simmons, 1432 
Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. , Historian of the National 
Association, whose duty it will be to prepare a brief history of all 
local assocations, and it is hereby ordered that commanding 
officers will furnish him, through their secretaries, with the^ 
date of their organization, place where organized, names of 
cliarter members, past and present officers, number of active 
members, after whom the association was named, and such 
other data as will tend to add to the value of their association 
history. Division chiefs will be appointed in due course, as it 
is the intention of your commanding officer to increase the num- 
bers and efficiency of the National Association by all the means 
within his power, and to that end additional Division Chiefs of 
Staff will be appointed, whose duties it will be to represent and 
aid him in the formation and establishment of new associations;' 
to muster them in and to represent the National Commander at 
all public ceremonials in their immediate localities, and to more 
thoroughly awaken an increased interest in the present associa- 
tions, and among our people generally. 

Commanding officers of each association will without delay 
send in the name of a competent shipmate to fill the following 
positions : One Aide for the Eear Admiral's Staff, one member 
of the Executive Committee, one member of the World's 
Columbian Committee of Naval Veterans, and one alternate for 
the same. Fraternally, 

B. S. OSBON, 
Official. Bear- Admiral Commanding, 

Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 



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General Order No. S. 

NOVEMBEE 30, 1892. 

In accordance witli the announcement made in General Order 
No. 1, and for the more extended and practical working of our 
forces and to increase our numerical strength both of associations 
and membership I have, after mature deliberation and consulta- 
tion with leading officers and shipmates, determined to divide 
our territory into divisions corresponding to Squadrons in the 
Navy and to appoint well-trained and tried shipmates as Division 
Chiefs of Staff, with relative rank of Lieutenant-Commander, 
whose duties will in no wise conflict with those of National 
Aides who are nominated by each association. 

DIVISIONS. 

New England. — Covering the Ports of Providence, Newport, 
R, I., Fall Eiver, New Bedford, Nantucket, Mass., and Ports 
of Connecticut. Division Chief, "William H. Place, Box 93, 
Olneyville, E. I. 

Home. — Covering the Ports of New York, Brooklyn, Amster- 
dam, Albany, Troy, N. Y., Hoboken, and Jersey City, N. J. 
Division Chief, F. H. Grove, 39 Burling Slip, New York City. 

Coast. — Covering the Ports of Philadelphia, Pa., Baltimore, 
Md., Washington, D. C, and Norfolk, Va. Division Chief, 
Amos C. Wilcox, 839 N. 25th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Western Lake. — Covering the Ports of Chicago, 111., Mil- 
waukee, Wis. Division Chief, J. J. Sullivan, 46 S. Canal 
Street, Chicago, 111. 

Western. — Covering the Ports of Cincinnati, O., Zanesville, 
O. Will E. Atkins, Chief of Staff and Senior Aide. 

It affords me great pleasure to announce that on tlie 2d of 
January I issued a charter to the "Kearsarge Naval Veteran 
Association," of Portsmouth, N. H. , Captain True W. Priest, 
commanding, with fifty-four charter members; and on the 16th 
inst. a charter was granted to the Naval Veteran Association, 



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of Indianapolis, Ind., Caj^tain John B. Wirt, commanding; and 
I am advised that on the 13th prox. a charter will be applied 
for by the " Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association," at Lowell, 
Mass. 

At a meeting of the Connecticut Naval Veteran Association, 
held at New Haven, January 13, that name of the association 
was changed to that of " Gideon Welles Association of Naval " 
Veterans of Connecticut," which change has been approved by 
your commanding officer, and its original charter so endorsed y 
by me. 

K. S. OSBON, 

Rear- Admiral Commanding. 
Geo. W, Bostwick, 
Secretary. 

At the close of the Baltimore "festivities our peoi:)le held a 
re-union in Washington, D. C, during the G. A. E. Encamp- 
ment, as indicated by the following program and communication : 

DEDICATION OF GRAND ARMY PLAGE. 



PROGRBM FOH THE JlflVY flNO WflRlIlE CORPS. 



Chairman, MAJOR W. H. MICHAEL. 



MONDAY September 19. 

10.00 A. M. — "All hands" shake hands aboard ship. 
8.00 P. M. —Addresses by Commander William Simmons, of Philadelphia, and 
Joseph 8molinski, of Washington. 

TUESDAY, September 20. 

South Atlantic Squadron Day. 
10.00 A. M. — Addresses by Commander B. S. Osbon, of New York, and Admiral 
William 8. Wells, of New Haven, Conn. 
8.00 P. M. — "All hands" spin yarns and look at fire-works. 

WEDNESDAY, September 2\. 
Kearsarge and Marine Corps Day. 
10 30 A. M.— Addresses by Paymaster J. A. Smith, U. S, Navy (Paymaster Smith 
was in the Kearsarge when she fought tlie Alabama), and Charles 
Comley of Philadelphia. 



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Marine Coips 
Colonel Charles Heywood will preside. 
3.00 P. M. — Address by Captain R. S. Collum, U. S. Marine Corps. (Captain 
Colluni has written and published a history of the Marine Corps, 
and is thoroughly conversant with his subject.) 

THURSDAY, September 22. 
North Atlantic Squadron Day. 
Commander F, M. Ramsey, U. S. N., will preside. 
10.30 A. M.— Hon Charles A. Boutelle, M. C. 

Mississippi Squadron. 
Rear Admiral Greer, U. S. N., will preside. 
3.00 P. M.— Address by W. H. Michael 

8.00 P. M. — Reception in honor of the National Association of Naval Veterans 
and families. 

FRIDAY, September 23. 

Miicellaneous. 
10.30 A. M. — Short addresses. 
8.00 P. M. to 12. — Reception in honor of the Citizens' and Re-union Committees 
and families. 

SATURDAY. 

10.00 A. M. — Visitors' Day aboard ship. 

.8.00 P. M. — Reception in honor of Naval Officers and families to meet Congres- 
sional and Re-union Committees. 

During the week the President or the Vice President and Secretary of the Navy will be re- 
ceived aboard ship with the honors prescribed by the Naval regulations and other ceremonies. 
The yards of the ship will be manned on the occasion, the day and hour of which will be pub- 
lished in the Slar and Post. 

Washington, D. C, September 10, 1892. 
Capt. William Simmons, 1432 Wharton St., Phila., Pa. 

Dear Sir: — The Committee on Naval and Marine Corps 
re-nnion to take place at the Twenty-sixth National Encampment 
G. A. E. , in this citj, cordially invite you to deliver an 
address during the re-unions. 

The re-unions will be held aboard of a model of the Kearsarge 
erected on the white lot. The navy is preparing for a big time. 
Please advise me what squadron you will make the subject of 
your address, so that I may put you in the printed program in 
your right phxce. Veiy truly, 

W. H. MICHAEL, 
Chairman Kaval and Marine Corps. 

The West Gulf Squadron was selected for the occasion. 



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Shipmates : — On the 13tli of Fel>ruarj last, in company 
with a staff composed of prominent shipmates from Providence, 
R. I. and Salem, Mass., I mustered in and installed the officers 
of " Dahlgren Naval Veteran Association," at Lowell, Mass., 
Capt. Charles Cowley, Commanding, with twenty charter mem- 
bers, this heing the third new association chartered since the 
first of January, 1893, and the twenty-niath now under charter 
of the National Association. 

Reports from every quarter indicate perfect harmony, increased 
interest and brisk recruiting, but there are many shipmates yet 
who are not affiliated with us, and we shall be remiss in our 
duty if we do not induce them to become members of our Order. 

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Shij^mate 
Joseph Waterman, Lieutenant of the Farragut Association of 
Naval Veterans, of the Port of Providence, R, I. , whose death 
occurred on the 26th of January last, and who was buried with 
Naval Veteran honors on the 29th of that month. He was one 
of the charter members, and well beloved and sincerely mourned. 

Fraternally, 

B. S. OSBON, 
Official: Rear Admiral Commanding. 

■ George W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 

The National Association participated in the Columbian Naval 
display which took place in New York Harbor April 27, 1893. 

General Order No. 5. 

July 24, 1893. 

Shipmates : — The following nominations have been received 
and are hereby confirmed : 

National Aids. 
John Wise, Admiral Dahlgren N. V. Association, Dayton, Ohio, 222 N. Jeffer- 
faon street, Dayton, Ohio. 



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National Executive Committee. 
Odlin Speice, Admiral Dahlgren N. V. Association, Dayton, Ohio, 132 E. Park 
street, Dayton, Ohio. 

DIVISIONS. 

Western, — Covering the Ports of Columbus, Dayton, Cincin- 
nati, Zanesville, Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind,, and 
Louisville, Ky., Commander S. S. Russell, 161 Main Street, 
Zanesville, Ohio, Division Chief. 

The model of the TJ. S. S. Kearsarge, having been selected 
as the headquarters of the Rear Admiral Commanding, and our 
" Flag Ship " at the eighth annual convention to be held at 
Indianapolis, in September next, it is hereby announced that 
each association in order of its seniority shall have command of 
the Flag Ship for at least one watch during our stay in Indian- 
apolis, commencing at 8 bells A. M. each morning, the watches 
ending at 8 bells midnight, daily. Each commanding officer 
will select his own executive and other officers who shall be in 
charge during such watch. "With a view of perfecting this 
arrangement a "Watch and Station Bill" will be prepared 
and sent to each association in ample time for them to make the 
necessary details for this duty. Your commanding officer will 
be glad to receive any suggestions from any shipmates bearing 
upon this subject. 

Your commanding officer hereby announces that the National 
Association of Naval Veterans will be detailed as the ' ' Naval 
Gruard of Honor ' ' at the reviewing stand on the day of the 
parade of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Indianapolis, 
thus enabling those shipmates who desire to parade with their 
individual posts to do so without reducing our ranks in a march. 
This honor has been accorded to us by Commander in Chief A. 
G-. Weissert. 

In view of the gallant services rendered by the Marine Brigade, 
under Colonel EUet, on the Western Rivers during the war^ 
I am of opinion that an effort should be made to induce the 



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members of that corps to join us as Associate Members. Their 
valuable co-operation with the regular naval forces on the inland 
waters of the West warrants us in extending to these daring^ 
dashing and brave men the hand of fellowship and welcome 
them amongst us in the closest relationship that the rules of our 
order will permit. They are cordially invited to be present 
with us at Indianapolis. 

Our greetings go out to the Kennebec Xaval Veteran Associa- 
tion of the Port of Bath, Maine, whose charter was issued under' 
date of March 14, 1893, making the fourth charter since the- 
first of January, of the present year. 

It is with regret that I announce that on the 6 th of July, I 
was obliged to remove from office A. Gr. Fortier, Fleet Pay- 
master, for good cause. To fill the unexpired term of that 
office, I have appointed E. F, Dustin, of 90 Friendship Street,. 
Providence, E. I,, Acting Fleet Paymaster, who will be obeyed 
and respected accordingly. All money due the association will 
be paid to him only. A special auditing committee has been 
appointed to audit the books and accounts of the deposed pay- 
master, whose report will be submitted to the association at 
Indianapolis. 

The Baltimore and Ohio Kailroad is hereby named as the 
official route of transportation and it is hoped our shipmates- 
will give it their liberal patronage, bearing in mind that on the 
occasion of the Naval Review in New York harbor in April last,, 
this company furnished the Naval Association with a fleet of 
steam tugs free of cost to us. Let us remember our friends. 

The Annual Naval Parade will take place on Saturday, Sep- 
tember 2, details of which will be given in subsequent orders. 
On Sunday we shall attend divine service and on Monday, Sep- 
tember 4, 'our Eighth Annual Convention will be held at 10 
A. M., and on Tuesday, the 5th, we shall- act as Naval Guards 
of Honor at the Reviewing Stand. It is impossible at this date 
to announce the railroad rates of fare, as they have not been 
officially announced, but it is safe to assume they will not be- 



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any different from what thej have been in late years, viz. , half 
rates. Your commanding officer hopes for a large attendance at 
Indianapolis, assuring all that we shall receive more than ordinary 
attention on this occasion. 

Fraternally, 

B. S. OSBON, 

Official: Rear Admiral Commanding. 

Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 




JAMES H. EGAN, 
Paymaster Naval Veteran Association of Illinois. 



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CHAPTER X. 

Eighth Annual Convention and E,e-nnion at Indianapolis, Ind. , 
and proceedings thereof. Ee-election of Shipmate B, S. 
Osbon. Orders and appointments. 

Re-uni(m anil convention at Indianapolis, September -I, 1893, 
Re-election of Admiral B. S. Osbon, as senior officer command- 
ing, for a second term, 

HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL NAYAL VETERANS, 

U. S, OF A. 

129 Broadway, New York. 

General Order Ko. 1. 

Septembek 23, 1893. 

Shipmates: — Having been re-elected to the office of Rear 
Admiral Commanding at the eighth annual convention, held at 
Indianapolis, Ind,, Septendjer 4, 1893, I hereby assume com- 
mand with headquarters at 429 Broadway, New York City. 

The following is a list of the officers elected : 

Commodore, Cyrus Sears, Baltimore, Md. [Promoted.] 

Captain, R. N. Hopkins, Chicago, 111. 

Commander, C. H. Lea man, Dayton, Ohio. [Second term.] 

Lieutenant Commander, Samuel B. Dixon, Detroit, Mich. 

Senior Lieutenant, Benjamin Blanchard, New York. 

Lieutenant, Joseph Chase, Jr., Providence, R. I, 

Fleet Surgeon, C. Marion Dodson, Baltimore, Md. 

Fleet Paymaster, E. F. Dustin, Pi'ovidence, K. L 

Fleet Engineer, John B. Wirt, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Fleet Chaplain, Rev. Samuel Alman, Brooklyn, N. Y. [Second term.] 

The Fleet Officers now rank as captains, and will take pre- 
cedence in order of rank and service, 
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TJie following appointments are hereby announced : National 
Secretary, Greorge W. Bostwick, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; National 
Boatswain, W. E. Goodnougli, New Haven, Conn. ; National 
Historian, William Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Senior Aide 
and Chief of Staff, Will E. Atkins, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Commanders of associations will forward to these headquarters, 
without delay, upon the blank herewith enclosed, the names 
and addresses of one inember of the National Executive Com- 
mittee, and of one National Aide on the Staff of the Rear 
Admiral Commanding. It is expected that these selections will 
be made with great care, and will be made from among the 
most zealous workers of your association. 

A printed copy of the resolutions adopted at the eighth annual 
convention will be forwarded to each commanding officer, and 
must be read to the shipmates at the first meeting after its 
receipt, and then pasted in the official copy of the National 
Constitution and By-Laws for leference. 

It is important that each association send to these headquar- 
ters, at once, the names and addresses of its Commanding Ofiicer, 
Secretary and Paymaster; also the time and place of its regular 
meetings, so that this data may be recorded in the headquarters 
roster. 

The National Fleet Paymaster, E. F. Dustin, No. 90 Friend- 
ship Street, Providence, R. I., has charge of all badges, buttons, 
ribbons, stationery and other supplies, and all information 
respecting them must be obtained from him, and hence all com- 
munications on this subject should be addressed to him direct 
and not to these headquarters as heretofore. Your commanding 
officer should not be taxed with correspondence belonging to a 
special department. 

Enquiries as to addresses of shipmates and like subjects should 
be addressed to the National Secretary, George W. Bostwick^ 
No. 52 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

The " World's Columbian Committee of Naval Veterans '^ 
is hereby dissolved, with thanks. 



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On the 9tli inst., under the auspices of the Naval Veterans of 
Chicago, 111., your commanding officer with a large number of 
visiting shipmates took part in a Naval Parade on the Fair 
Grrounds. The Elgin Band was kindly loaned l:)y Fair Managers. 
Capt. Murphy, of the U. S. Marine Corps, furnished an escort 
of a battalion of marines, and the Libby Prison Association 
loaned ns the Flag Ship Hartford's battle flag. The formation 
was made at the Iowa State Building and the march led us to 
the Battle Ship " Illinois," when we were cordially received by 
Lieut. Taussig, U. S. N., commanding, who paid us marked 
attention. After visiting the ship, Ca^^tain McClellan, of the 
U. S. Life Saving Service, gave an exhibition drill of his life 
saving crew for our benefit, which was enjoyed by all. Later 
on your commanding ofiicer made an address at the Gr. A. R. 
Camp Fire in Festival Hall, in company with National Coin- 
mander-in-Chief Adams, Past National Commanders Weissert, 
Palmer, Alger, Hon. Jerry Rusk, and others. Over 10,000 
veterans and their friends j^acked the hall, and thus ended our 
memorable cruise of 1893. 

Fraternally, 

B. S. OSBON, 
Official. Rear Admiral Commanding. 

Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 

The following nominations have been made and are hereby 

confirmed : 

National Aides. 

John W. Paul, N. V. Association, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lockland, Ohio. 

Thos. B. Ruff, D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio, 1 209 Highland Street, 
Columbus, Ohio. 

W. G. Morris, Farragut Association, Chicago, 111., 835 Lake Street, Chicago. III. 

E. Macomber, Michigan Association, Detroit, Michigan, 80 Perry Street, Detroit, 
Michigan. 

Chas. J. Murphy, Admiral S. C.Rowan Association, Annapolis, Md., U. S. 
!Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 

Dan'I S. Hewett, Central N. Y. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. — Amsterdam, 
N. Y. 



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Wm. McKjiv, Cushing As-ociation, Milwaukee, Wis., National Home, Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 

The address of C. L. VVeeden should be 614 County street. New Bedford, Mass., 
not " 64," as printed in General Order No. 2. 

National Executive Committee. 

John J. McNally, N. V. Association, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lane street, Walnut Hill, 
Cincinnati, OMo. 

John Carroll, D. D. Porter Association, Columbus, Ohio, 62 East Russell Street, 
Columbus, Ohio. 

John Franklin, Farragut Association, Chicago, 111., 110 Randolph Street, 
Chigago, 111. 

A. S. McWilliams, Michigan Association, Detroit, Michigan, U. S. Bonded Ware- 
house, Detroit, Mich. 

Saml. E. Yates, Admiral S. C. Rowan Association, Annapolis, Md., 51 Gloster 
Street, Annapolis, Md. 

John S. Maxwell, Central N. Y. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. — Amsterdam, 
N. Y. 

Jere J. Crowley, Cusliing Association, Milwaukee, Wis, National Home, Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 

On the ITtli of November, National Commodore Cyrus Sears, 
assisted hy a large staff from tlie Maryland N". Y . Association, 
mustered in and installed the officers of Admiral S. C. Eowan 
Naval Veteran Association of Annapolis, Md., Captain L. 
James M. Boyd, commanding. We bid the new association a 
most hearty welcome to the National Association and wish them 
God speed, and also congratulate them upon the selection of the 
name of one of the Ijravest of our naval heroes to be inscribed 
upon its banners. The official number of this association is 
" No. 30.^^ 

On the 22d of Noveml)er we issued a charter to the Farragut 
Association of Naval Veterans of the Port of Boston, Mass., 
with half a hundred worthy shipmates under the command of 
that sturdy veteran, Cajjtain Moses H. Cleaves, We bid them 
a most cordial welcome to the fellowship of the National Asso- 
ciation with all its rights and privileges. Its official number is 
"No. 31.^' 

It may be proper just here to say that your coinmanding 
officer is striving to add at least ten more associations to the 



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National Roster before the close of bis present term, and from 
the outlook a large percentage of his hopes may be realized.^ 

The following nominations have been received and are hereby 
confirmed : 

National Aides. 
Moses H. Cleaves, Farragiit Association, Boston, Mass., 38 Pearl Street, Boston. 

National Executive Committee. 
Joseph Gregory, Farragut Association, Boston, Mass., Marblehead, Mass. 

Corrections General Order No. 4. — Emmanuel E. Gates, for 
" Samuel E. Yates," member of National Executive Com- 
mittee, Admiral S. C. Rowan Association of Annapolis, Md. 

The following is a list of commanding officers and secretaries 
of local associations who have been elected for 1894, and who 
have reported to these headquarters in compliance with General 
Orders. Those marked with an * have been re-elected. 

Farragut Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Comnaander, John Bowers ; Secretary, 
*Frank Robinson. 

Farragut Association, Providence, R. T. *Captain, Luther Baker; Secretary, 
^Stephen F. Blanding. 

Illinois, N. V. Association, Chicago, 111. Captain C. F. Gooding; Secretary 
Wm. L. Orr. 

Maryland, N. V. Association, Baltimore, Md. Commodore, H. F. Dorton ; 
Secretary, *R. B. Young. 

Gushing N. V. Association, Milwaukee, "Wi?. Commander, Wm. F. Ryan ; 
Secretary, *Jere J. Crowley. 

Monitor N. V. Association, Brooklyn, N. Y. Captain, W. A. Wilson ; Secre- 
retary, *John McGaughan. 

Gideon Welles N. V. Association, New Haven, Conn. Captain W, E, Gould; 
Secretary, *H. F. JMcCulIom. 

Central N. Y. N. V. Association, Amsterdam, N. Y. Commander, John S, 
Maxwell ; Secretary, *James H. Dean. 

Naval Veteran Association, Cincinnati, Ohio. Captain W. E. Atkins. 

Ladies of the N. V. Association, No. 1, Providence, R. I. Commander, Ellen 
E. Traver. 

Ladies of the N. V. Association, No. 3, Salem, Mass. Commander, Mrs. 
Austiss P. Quimby. 

The revised edition of the Ritual, prepared by the Special 
Committee appointed at the eighth annual convention, is now in 
press, and will soon l)e issued to all associations, copies of which 



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will be forwarded as soon as practicable. It is ordered that tbe 
officers of eacli association make themselves thoroughly familiar 
with its text, and, as far as possible, commit to memory the 
Muster-in service. 

In recognition of the many acts of official courtesy and marked 
kindness to naval veterans during his administration as Com- 
mander-in-Chief of the Gr. A. E., the National Officers and 
Aides of 1892-3, forwarded on the first of the new year to Past 
Commander-in-Chief A. Gr. Weissert, of Milwaukee, Wis., an 
elegantly framed photograph of the Flag Ship ' ' Kearsarge ' ' 
taken at Indianapolis, Ind., in September last, with all hands 
mustered on her top gallant forecastle. The memento will be a 
constant reminder to our beloved comrade that the naval vet- 
erans will never forget their friends in the other branch of the 
service. 

Your commanding officer feels deeply grateful for the very 
large number of Holiday Greetings he has received at the open- 
ing of the Kew Year, and in return sends his fraternal greeting 
to each and all, praying that God in His goodness will mete out 
to each His choicest blessing and guide and guard them through 
life and luing us all safely to anchor in the Haven of Divine 
Eest when our cruise is ended. 

Fraternall}^, 

B. S. OSBON, 
Official. Rear Admiral Commanding. 

Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 

It is with j^leasure I announce that we are to welcome 
to our Eoster " The Philadelphia Naval Veteran Association," 
a new organization, composed of the shipmates who were former 
members of the Naval Veteran Legion and remained loyal to 
the National Association. The organization has. been perfected 
and a charter has been issued to it. Its official number is 32. 



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CHAPTER XI. 

Nintli Annual Convention and Re-union at Pittsburg, Penna., 
Officers elected. Official report of Admiral B. S. Osbon. 

NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION AT PITTSBURGH, PA. 

General Order No. W. 

July 28, 1894. 

Shipmates : — The National Headquarters' Special Train 
over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, will leave foot of Liberty 
Street, New York City, at 9 o'clock A. M., on Saturday, 
September Stli next, arriving at Twentj'-fourth and Chestnut 
Streets Station, Philadelphia, at 11.30 A. M., and leaving at 
11.42 A. M., arriving at Cumberland at 8.04 P. M., where 
supper will be served, and leaving for Pittsburgh at 8,34 P. M., 
arriving at Pittsburgh at 12 o'clock midnight. A delegation 
from John A. Winslow IST. V. Association will meet the train 
and escort the shipmates to their respective vessels. These special 
facilities are based upon 100 shipmates reporting at once for 
passage, hence it is important that these headquarters be noti- 
fied at once of the number that will go on this train. 

Our annual parade on the 10th of Se|)tember next, promises 
to be the most imjjosing ever made under our auspices. I am 
assured that Commander Buckland of the Sons of Veterans 
Guards will be present with 1,000 men, all armed and equipped. 
At the annual Encampment of the Pennsylvania Division of the 
Sons of Veterans the matter was brought before that body and 
resulted in the entire command being ordered out in our honor. 
The Battalion of Naval Reserves will also take part in escort 
duty, so that we shall have a very large and brilliant escort. 

The Ninth Annual Convention will be called to order at 
1 o'clock P. M. sharp, in the Allegheny Count}' Bar Associa- 



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tion Eoom, Court House, Grant Street, on Monday, September 
10. This is a fine room, with seating capacity for about 300. 

The Dog Watch will take place in Old City Hall, Market 
Streei, at 8 P. M. on the 10th of September, with Captain W. 
J. Patterson, Chairman of the Committee of Re- unions and 
Naval Affairs, as presiding officer. The programme will include 
speaking by well-known friends of the Navy. The names of 
the orators will be announced later. 

I am pleased to announce that the Naval Cadet Corps which 
is attached to Farragut Association of New York has organized 
a Young Ladies' Naval Cadet Corps, which promises to be one 
of the features of the youthful patriotic associations of the 
Great Metropolis. The Naval Cadets are making wonderful 
strides in numerical strength, mustering in from five to ten 
young men weekly, and it soon will outnumber the Naval 
Reserves of the State, Their splendid behavior, excellent drill 
and jaunty uniforms, and their fine equipment, never fails to 
attract attention and well deserved applause from the public, as 
well as the Veterans' organization of the city. 

The National Secretary desires that Commanders of Associa- 
tions will forward without further delay the list of delegates and 
alternates whicli have been elected to the Ninth Annual Con- 
vention. 

Fratei-nally, 

B. S. OSBON, 
Official. Rear Admiral Commanding. 

Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Sfcretarij. 

MORTUARY RECORD. 

I am pained to learn of the <leath of Past Commander N. C. 
Reed, M. D., of the David D. Porter Association of Naval Vet- 
erans, of Columbus, O. Dr. Reed served as National Historian, 
Laving been appointed to that office by Rear Admiral W. S. 
Wells, in January, 1892, and resigned in October of the same 



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year. He was a woi'tliy, painstaking officer and shipmate and 
was beloved by all who knew him. He was buried Avith Naval 
Veteran honors. 

Shipmate John English, aged 68 years and 5 months, a mem- 
ber of the Michigan Naval Veteran Association, departed this life 
for life eternal January -i, 1894. He served in the army during 
the Mexican war and served in the navy during the late rebellion ; 
a good citien, a loyal shipmate, he died lamented by all who 
knew him. Peace to his ashes. 

It is with sorrow that I make the announcement tliat our 
beloved shipmate Past Commander Louis Eichards, of Farragut 
Association, of New York, has responded to tlie last call and 
has been mustered out of active service with us, having departed 
this life for life eternal on Sunday, January 7. No shipmate 
was better known among Naval Veterans than Shipmate Rich- 
ards. He was one of the real heroes of the war and proudly 
bore on his breast the coveted medal of honor, won by bravery 
in its best meaning. He was buried with the highest Naval 
Veteran honors from the Church of Fleet Chaplain Rev. Samuel 
Alman, at New York on the 10th inst. His deeds on the U. 
S. S. Pensacola brought forth the highest encomiums from all 
who were associated with him, and his brilliant war record 
would require more space than a General Order could contain. 
He died in the full hope of a glorious hereafter, with a firm 
belief that he would be a welcome guest in the better land ta 
which we are so rapidly trending. Peace to his ashes, and may 
his memory ever be green in our hearts. 

As we are closing this order news reaches us of the death of 
Commander Robert M. Vanamman, of the Potomac Naval 
Veteran Association, of Washington, D. C. 

Shipmate William Francis Hutchinson, M. D., who was bora 
at Oswego, N. Y., October 28, 1838, died at Providence, R. I., 
September 30, 1893. Served as Acting Asst. Surgeon, U. S. 
N., April 7, 1863, Acting Passed Asst. Surgeon, August -1, 
1865, and was honorablv discharo^ed Julv 3, 1868. He was a 



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member of Farragut N. V. Association, of Providence ; honored, 
respected, and sincerely monrned. He stood higli in liis pro- 
fession as a practitioner and a \Yriter. He was buried witli 
veteran lionors. 

THE KINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION 

Met in tlie Court House, Pittsburgh, Penna. , September 10, 
1894. Francis B. Allen, of Hartford, Conn., was elected Eear 
Admiral. 

The following is the most interesting and principal part of 
the official report of the retiring Rear Admiral Shipmate B. S. 
Osbon : 

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE REAR ADMIRAL COM- 
MANDING, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
NAVAL VETERANS. 

Pittsburgh, Pa., September 10, 1891. 

Shipmates : — In presenting this, my second annual report, 
I shall be brief as to the work accomplished during the year 
just ending, for the reason my Greneral Orders which have been 
issued monthly during my term of ofhce have been so full and 
detailed that j'our time need not be taken up here recounting 
the events. I must congratulate all hands upon the marked 
earnestness and zeal which has pervaded our body during the 
entire vear. The tone of the Order has been largely increased and 
elevated, and to-day we are stronger and more hopeful for good 
than at any period in our histor}^. Our recognition is more 
extended, our influence greater and our esprit du corps better 
than many organizations of like character whose charters antedates 
ours by many years. Our numerical gains have been larger 
and our losses by death and other causes very small, and we 
have many reasons for congratulations that must be apparent to 
all observers. 



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Perfect harmony has prevailed throughout our entire juris- 
diction, and no commanding officer has had a more loyal and 
devoted set of officers and crew than your speaker. While the 
work of your senior officer has been at many times very taxing, 
he has been cheered on and comfoited by the hearty endorse- 
ment of his subordinates, and to each and every Shipmate he 
tenders his profound gratitude for their support, confidence, 
and expressions of official and personal regard. The cares, bur- 
dens and anxieties of my official duties have at times been many 
and oftimes great, but the kindly encouragement given so freely 
and heartily from all quarters has made my onerous duties a 
pleasure, and to-day they are thought of as but a passing dream. 

When this Convention adjourned last year at Indianapolis 
the National Association was practically without any funds in 
its treasury, owing to the defalcation of the Fleet Paymaster 
whom we had elected at Detroit, and in whom every one. 
placed the utmost reliance. ISTot a dollar was left, and the 
entire visible assets were not valued at twentj^-dollars, and 
he had also relegated to us a legac}^ of unpaid bills and tangled 
accounts which latter it has been so far impossible to straighten 
out, although every effort has been made to do so. Your pres- 
ent Fleet Paymaster, Shipmate E. F. Dustin, with great per- 
severance and skill has during the year past swept away all our 
indebtedness save one bill amounting to one hundred and 
twenty nine dollars, has promptly met ever}^ l)ill incurred 
during the administration; has paid for the publication of the 
New Eitual, a stock of blank Charters, a complete outfit of 
blank Commissions, etc., and has a stock of supplies on hand 
valued at over three hundred dollars, all of which will be 
set forth in his annual report. 

A more energetic, painstaking, capable officer could not have 
been found as the Cliief of this Department. I have known 
day by day of his official acts, every one of which has met my 
hearty approval and endorsement, and you will make no mistake 
if you elect him to another term, if he will accept it. 



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To my Secretary, George W. Bostwick, wlio has served us so 
faithfully and so conscientiously for several years past, I must 
return my most grateful thanks for the manner in whicli he has 
performed his arduous duties in season and out of season. His. 
knowledge of the affairs of .the National Association is per- 
haps greater than any of our shipmates, and the careful,, 
prompt and intelligent manner which he attends to every detail 
merits our most sincere commendations. 

Commodore Cyrus Sears, my Chief Executive Officer, has 
evinced that earnestness and zeal which merits my heartiest 
praise, and he has been in close touch with me during my en- 
tire administration, and his counsel and advice have Ijeen 
always of the most valued character. 

Fleet Chaplain Samuel Alman, our good friend and spiritual 
pilot has ever been by my side to counsel and advise, with that 
sincerity of heart and purpose which has endeared him to me 
beyond words to express. A shipmate of rare, excellent^ 
executive ability, clear in every purpose, conscientious in all 
things, firm as a rock, yet with a heart like a woman, he has 
dispensed his teachings and goodly work broadcast to our great 
good and to our lionor. He deserves well at your hands, in 
guiding our sliip in its coming cruises. 

To Captain E. N. Hopkins, I am indebted for much valuable 
service rendered, and for his earnest work in the limited sphere 
of his duties. He has wrought faithfully and well. I am unable 
to state the amount of duty performed by ou.r Commander or 
Lieut. -Commander, as I have not heard from them more than, 
three or four times during the year. 

Senior-Lieutenant B. D. Blanchard has been a constant and 
intelligent worker, being in close touch with me, and a very- 
helpful, earnest member of my staff and worthy of all commenda- 
tion. Lieutenant Jos. Chace, Jr., has been south for several 
months in search of health, and he has not had the opportunity 
to show his accustomed zeal in our work. 

The duties of their offices have not demanded any special 



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exertion on the part of our Fleet Surgeon C. Marion Dodson, 
nor our beloved shipmate, Fleet Engineer John B. Wirt, to 
whom we owe so much for his labors in our behalf at Indian- 
apolis last year. National Boatswain, W. E. Groodenougli, has 
been a worker to whom I owe a hearty meed of thanks, prompt, 
energetic and laboring faithfully for our general good and wel- 
fare. Our National Historian, Past Commander A-Villiam Sim- 
mons, that tireless, indefatigable shipmate, whose jDen and voice 
is ever to the front for the Naval Veterans, has my thanks for 
his services so generously and so ably rendered. 

Last, but not least, I must mention with gratitude the faithful 
service rendered me by Senior Aide and Chief of Staff Will E. 
Atkins, whose marked intelligence and earnestness for the best 
interest of the National Association are worthy of emulation by 
all who desire our progress and prosperity. For two terms 
shipmate Atkins has served me in this same capacity, and I 
have ever found him ready, willing and anxious to do his duty 
with a marked earnestness of puipose which has made his work 
ver}^ acceptable to me. 

There are several of my aides who well deserve special 
mention for their splendid work during the year past; shipmates 
who have really well earned the honor conferred upon them; 
others have not been so marked in the line* of duty, evidently not 
being so placed that they could display or exhibit their talents, 
but who doubtless have done their share, but have been too 
modest to let their light so shine that it could be seen of men. 

The Executive Committee as a body have not been called 
upon for any extra special duty in connection with their office, 
for the reason that fortunately no grave questions have arisen 
calling for the action of that body, but from the character of the 
shipmates who have held this office I have always felt that did 
an emergency arise I had at my call a bod}^ of men who could 
be relied upon. 

Late in my administration I felt it my duty to appoint an 
acting legal head of our association, and therefore announced 



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as Acting Judge- Advocate-General our eminent jurist Capt, 
Charles Cowley, who served in that capacity in the South 
Atlantic Squadron during the war, and while it has not been 
necessary to call his valuable services into requisition, yet I 
deem it most important that the office of Judge- Advocate-General 
with the rank of Captain be created at this convention, and my 
judgment and appointment be confirmed in this matter. 

I desire to say, before closing under the head of Commenda- 
tions to Officers, that the year just ending is very marked, in 
this, that the earnestness, zeal and intelligence of the Command- 
ino- Officers and Secretaries of Local Associations has been of a 
much higher degree than ever known in our history as an 
organization. Eeports from them have been more frequent and 
fuller than ever before, and the entire tone of the correspondence- 
of a higher grade, showing a very commendable advancement 
in all that pertains to our power and influence for good. I may 
further state that the general tone and appearance of our entire 
command has been vastly improved, and if we but continue to 
do our duty we shall attain an excellence worthy of the highest 
praise from all who knew us within our borders. 

Thirty-six hundred copies of General Orders have been dis- 
tributed during the year; they have been copied largely by the 
newspaper press, and frequently quoted at some length in the 
General Orders of our young friends, the Sons of Veterans. 
In some instances, leading journals have referred to them 
editorially, showing that they have l)een appreciated by the public 
as well as by our shipmates. 

The Naval Legion of Philadelpliia was dropped from the 
National Association rolls in October last, as per section 18 of 
General Order, No. 2. I immediately took steps to replace it 
by another organiation composed of those of its members who- 
were loyal to their obligation and to the National body. The 
result of my efforts has been the formation of the Philadelphia 
Naval Veteran Association, No. 33, chartered January 30, 1893, 
composed of the best elements of the Legion, and a large number 



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of sliipmates who were never enrolled on onr books, including" 
some very distinguished officers of the regular navy. 

For several years we have labored to induce the Kearsarge 
Association N, V. of Boston, to join our organization, but our 
labors were in vain, and in November last, the shipmates in 
that city who were favorable to this body formed the Farragut 
Association IST, V. which, although in its infancy, is one of the 
most promisiug associations under our jurisdiction. 

The first addition to our roll for the official year was m 
October, 1893, and was the Admiral S. C. Eowan N. Y. Asso- 
ciation, of Annapolis, Md. , located at the seat of Naval learning 
of the country. Its position is of great value, as the association 
will be a constant reminder to the young men at the Naval 
Academy of our devotion to the flag. 

Next in order came the Philadelphia N. V. Association, 
chartered in January, 1894. Then the Admiral John A. Wins- 
low N. V. Association of this city, chartered in April, 1894^ 
and lastly the Eock River Naval Veteran Association of Rock- 
ford, 111. , chartered in May last, making a gain of five associa- 
tions for the official year, and a total of thirty -four associations 
under charter. Considering all things this may be considered 
an excellent showing. I may say incidentally that the keels of 
several more associations are laid, and with the zealous work of 
my successor they should be put in commission before the; 
Tenth Annual Convention. 



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CHAPTEE XII. 

Administration of Eear Admiral Francis B. Allen, of liartfcn-d, 
Conn. Orders and appointments. Call for convention at 
Lonisville, Ky. Death of National Secretarj. 

HEADQUARTEKS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
NAVAL VETERANS, U. S. OF A. 

61 Willard Street, Hartford, Conn. 

General Order No. 1. 

September 22, 1894. 

Shipmates : — Having been elected by yonr suffrages to tlie 
office of Rear Admiral Conmianding, at the Ninth Annual 
Convention, held in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 10, 189-1, I 
hereby assume command, with headquarters as above. The 
following is a list of the other officers elected: 

Commodore, W. E. Atkins, Cherry Street north of Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, O. 
Captain, George C. Irelan, 518 Arlington Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
Commander, George AV. Shaw, 65 Main Street, Zanesville, O. 
Lieutenant Commander, J. J. Gilman, 12 Hillside Avenue, Everett, Mass. 
Senior Lieutenant, E. D. Bliss, 880 Delvalb Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Junior Lieutenant, J. O. Shaw, Bath, Me. 

Fleet Surgeon, Dr. Lorenzo Traver, 3 Stewart Street, Providence, R. I. 
Fleet Paymaster, E. F. Dustin, 90 Friendship Street, Providence, E. I. 
Fleet Engineer, Wm. L. Orr, 279 North State Street, Chicago, 111. 
Fleet Chaplain, Rev. J. L. DeMott, Warren, Me. 
.Judge Advocate, Charles Cjwley, 12 Middle Street, Lowell, Mass. 

The following appointments are hereby announced: 

National Secretary, George W. Bostwick, 116 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
National Boatswain, Robert Anderson, 1918 Gratz Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
National Historian, J. W. Keene, 27 South Washington Avenue, Columbus, O. 
Chief of Staff; Wm. Simmons, 1432 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



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Commanders of Associations will forward to these head- 
quarters, without delay, the names and addresses of one mem- 
ber of the National Executive Committee, and of one National 
Aide on the Staff of the Bear Admiral Commanding. These 
selections shall be made with a view of the especial fitness of 
the shipmates to discharge the duties of the j^osition, 

A printed copy of the resolutions adopted at the Ninth 
Annual Convention will be forwarded to each commanding 
officer as early as possible, and must be read to the shipmates 
at the first meeting after its receipt and projierly filed for future 
reference. The convention also authorized your commandino- 
officer to appoint a special committee of three shipmates upon 
the revision of the constitution and b^^-laws, to wli<)m certain 
designated resolutions were to be referred, to report to the next 
encampment the expediency of making the proposed changes. 
This work is the most important of the year, and I have the 
honor to hereby designate Shipmate Wells, of Connecticut, 
Osbon, of New York, and Cleaves, of Massachusetts, as such 
committee; it is perhaps needless to say that these shipmates by 
reason of their experience and abilitj^ are especially fitted to 
determine questions of this kind, and their report will be waited 
'for with interest. 

It is important that each association send to these headquarters 
at the earliest practicable moment, the names and addresses of 
its Commanding Officer, Secretary and Pajnnaster, also the 
time and place of its regular meetings, so the officers of this 
association and visiting shipmates may avail themselves of any 
opportunity offered to attend the meetings and say a good word 
in season. 

The Ninth Annual Convention and Re-union at Pittsburo-h 
was one of the most enjoyable the association Las ever had. The 
programme previously outlined was executed in such a wav as 
to make it a memorable occasion. The hoisting and salutino- of 
the Admiral's flag upon the flagship, and divine services held 
at the Smithfield Street Church by our Chaplain, were the prin- 
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cipal events of Sunday, the 9tli; on Monday, lOtli, we paraded 
about one thousand strong through the streets of Pittsburgh 
and Allegheny, escorted by the Pennsylvania Encarnpment,^ 
Sons of Veterans, and other organizations. The attractive 
uniforms of our officers and shipmates, their generally neat 
appearence, and easy swinging gait in marching, attracted great 
attention and was loudly applauded all along the line of march. 
In the afternoon of that day we had the opening session of our 
■ convention, and in the evening participated in one of the 
greatest camp fires ever seen in that city. We called it a " Dog 
Watch," and from the time the boatswain called "• all hands " 
until he " piped down," the interest never flagged and the 
enthusiasm of the audience knew no bounds. It is sufficient to 
say that what many of them heard was a revelation to them, and 
will stimulate their curiosity to know more of the naval history 
of the war, and give that branch of the service more credit 
hereafter. 

The chief speakers were his Excellency, Grovernor Pattison, 
of Pennsvlvauia, who gave us a royal welcome to the State, and 
in well chosen words spoke the i)raises of the Nav}^ Their 
honors, the Mayors of Pittsburgh and Allegheny respectively, • 
were there and welcomed us most hospitably. They told us 
their cities were "■ ours " and that we were to help ourselves,, 
and Shipmates Wells, Osbon, Ashworth, Simmons, and others, 
each in turn helped on the good work. A splendid baud 
discoursed patriotic and favorite martial airs, other friends, 
male and female, gave us music, songs and recitations, so that 
the interest and attention of the audience was maintained to the 
very end. The shipmates who were there will certifj" to that, 
and those who by reason of sickness and other causes were 
prevented from attending have our sympathy, and we hope they 
may be more fortunate another year. Daily musteis were held 
on board the flagship, and we gained a considerable accession 
to our members during the week. 

We should make up in zeal what we lack in numbers, and 



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seek recognition as navy men everywhere. It was only recently 
that your commanding officer in some correspondence he had 
with the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois, developed 
the fact that so patriotic a State as Illinois had never made a 
roster of the men who went into the naval service from that 
State. When we think of how many men went into the river 
service in various capacities at Cairo and other shipping points, 
we may get some idea of the importance of that omission. Some 
of the shipmates should bring this matter to the attention of the 
next State Encampment, and take prompt action to obtain such 
information as is available, even at this late date. Possibly other 
States have been equally negligent. 

I hope, as in the past, to visit every ship of the squadron at 
least once during the present cruise, and as many more times 
as opportunity permits. 

In conclusion, your commanding officer modestly hopes that 
there is something in a good name, and that the success that 
attended the operations of the flagship Hartford of the old navy, 
and made it the pride of the service from 1861 to 1865, may 
accompany the transfer of headquarters to the historic city of 
the same name. 

Fraternall}^, 

FRAXCIS B. ALLEX, 

Rear Admiral Commanding. 
Wm. Simmons, 

Chief of Staff. 
Official. 
Geo. W. Bostwick, 

National Secretary. 

General Order No. 3. 

December 3, 1891. 

Shipmates : — Since the issue of G. O. jSTo, 2, the following- 
additional nominations have been duly made and are hereby 
confirmed : Chief of Division, Wm. O. Saville, 600 Kortli 



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Gilmor Street, Baltimore, McL, for the district comprising tlie 
waters of the Atlantic coast, bays, rivers and tributaries between 
Philadelphia, Pa. , and Norfolk. , Ysi. 

National Aides. 
Ezra Eobbins, Farragut Association, 83 Pike Street, New York, N. Y. 
W. J. Conant, Essex Association, 6 Brown Street, Salem Mass. 
^Thomas Wood, Cumberland Association, 34 Bonney Street, New Bedford, Mass. 
W. E. Dunham, Cincinnati Association, Mt Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
H. L. Worcester, Kearsarge Association, Rochester, N. H. 
James A. Miller, Black Hawk Association, Athens, Ohio. 

Symraes E. Browne, D. D. Porter Association, 1344 Oak Street, Columbus, Ohio. 
C. J. Muri)hy, S. C. Rowan Association, Care Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 
Dr. Charles W. Karsner, Philadflphia Association, 1409 S. Fifteenth Street, 

Philadelphia, Pa. 
Henry Beaney, Michigan Association, Detroit, Mich. 
James W. Lister, special, 2822 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 

//. National Executive Committee. 
Geo. W. Brewer, Farragut Association, Station L, Harlem, N. Y. 
Wm. Foss, Essex Association, 5 Cedar Street, Salem, Mass. 
Michael Kellv, Cincinnati Association, 433 Johnson Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 
Thos. R. Wilson, Kearsarge Association, 7 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, N. H. 
F. L. Carr, D. D. Porter Association, 145 W. Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 
John L. Lewis, Michigan Association, I)etroit, Mich. 

The arrival of the Lake Superior Naval Veteran Association, 
No. 35, of the Port of Marquette, Mich., to join the fleet, 
was duly announced in previous general order. Upon exami- 
nation her papers were found correct and regular, and she is 
now flying the " Union Jack," and enrolled as one of the fleet. 

Our hearts were again made glad by the arrival from the 
far-oft' Paciflc of the Commodore Hopkins Naval Veteran Asso- 
ciation, No. 36, Los Angeles, Cal., Commander John Stratton, 
commanding, with a full complement of officers and men; all 
well ou board. We extended to them a sailor's greeting, and 
assigned the association their appropriate place in the fleet. 

The Admiral Foote Naval A^eteran Association, of St. Louis, 
is the latest addition to our force, whose commission was 
recently issued. We cordially welcome these shipmates to our 
number and extend to them a sailor's greeting. J, V, Johnson 



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is commander and Dr. Chas. A. Wilson, secretary. This 
association is named after a brave and loyal sailor from Con- 
necticut, who rendered service in opening the Mississippi river 
from Cairo to the Gulf, and did jierhaps as much as any one 
else to make possible General Sherman's famous march to tlie 
sea. 

MOETUAEY EECORD. 

George "W. Bostwick, National Secretary of the Naval Veter- 
ans of tbe United States, died at his residence, 116 Baltic 
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. , Sunday, April 28, 1895. He was 
born in New Haven, Conn , in J Bio, where he lived until 1861, 
when he enlisted in the navy, serving in the United States 
Frigate " Sabine," " Niagara," and " Savannah," until tlie 
close of the war. He served in Naval Post No. 516, Depart- 
ment of New York, G. A. R. , as quartermaster, several terms 
as adjutant and one term as commander. At tbe time of his 
death he was Rear Admiral of the Naval Cadets of the Port of 
New York, Secretary of the Farragut Association of Naval 
^^eterans of Brooklyn, an office lie had held for seven years, 
and the National Secretary of Naval Veterans, an office he had 
held for five consecutive years. No naval veteran in the United 
States was more widely known or better liked, and none will 
be more sincerly mourned. He leaves a widow and several 
adult children. 

Secretary Bostwick was in his usual health until Friday, when 
lie was strickcQ with pneumonia and rapidly failed. 

His funeral was attended by the national officers of the asso- 
ciation, large delegations from Farragut Association of Phila- 
delphia, Naval Post 400, Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. R. , 
Farragut Association, N. Y. , Naval Post 516, Departir.ent of 
New York, G. A. R. , and the Naval Cadets of New York. 
The interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

John H. Knowles, late first-class quartermaster in the United 
States Navy, died April 9, 1895, at his home in Annapolis, 
Md. John Hazard Knowles was born August 10, 1830, at 



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Soiitli Kingstown, E. I., and came of an old family of New 
Englanders, who were well known for their sturdy principles 
and patriotic spirit during the early struggles of our country. 
Entering the navy at an early age, young Knowles worked his 
way up to the position of Signal Quartermaster, which position 
he held on board the gallant old frigate " Hartford," the 
flagship of Admiral Farragut, during the passage of the forts. 
At Mobile Bay, with indomitable courage, he lashed the gallant 
old admiral to the rigging, although a perfect storm of shot and 
shell surrounded him. He was a member of Meade Post, ISTo. 
17, Gr. A. E., and Admiral S. C. Eowan Naval Veteran Asso- 
ciation. He was buried at the Naval Cemetery with the honors 
due so gallant a man. In the death of John Hazard Knowles 
the nation loses one of its old defenders, a true American sea- 
man, a patriotic man, a true comrade, a noble shipmate; his 
family a loving liusband and father, and the community at 
large a true and honest citizen. As his name has been engraved 
upon the book of fame, so the memory of his gallant deeds and 
noble life has been engraved upon the hearts of those he leaves 
behind. 

Capt. John E. Giddings died at Salem, Mass., April 23, 
1895. He was a native of Beverl3% and early followed the sea, 
risino" to the command of a vessel. At the breaking out of the 
Eebellion lie entered the United States Navy, and was placed 
in command of a gunboat. He was stationed at Newbern and 
Key West for a long time. On one of his expeditions he drove 
the enemy up the river, following closely with his vessel. One 
or two batteries were silenced. 

Capt. Abraham Louch, late Acting Master, IT. S. Navy, 
secretary of the James W. Shirk Association of Naval Veterans 
of Erie, Pa., recently died in that city. Captain Louch was 
one of the airiest navigators, the service ever had. He had a 
very extended knowledge of the great lakes, having spent a con- 
siderable number of years upon the U. S. Steamer " Michigan" 
making plans and sur\'eys. 



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E. B. Mallet, a respected member of the Kennebec Associa- 
tion, of Bath, Me., who died recently, was a very popular man, 
one whose genial disposition has endeared him to his shipmates 
and the public. During his term of service in the United States 
Kavy he was sailing master of the United States sloop-of-war 
•■' Constellation." After leaving the naval service he com- 
manded various merchant vessels. 

Past National Commander George L. Varnick, a member of 
the Farragut iSTaval Veteran Association, No. 1, of Philadelphia, 
died July 18, and was buried on the 20th in Mount ^'^ernon 
■Cemetery, Philadelphia. His funeral was attended by the asso- 
ciation, who conducted the sevices. 

Shipmate Varnick enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps at the 
commencement of the Civil War, and was assigned to the U. S. 
S. " Richmond," West Gulf Squadron, participating in the 
battle of the forts on the lower Mississippi, the capture of New 
Orleans, siege of Vicksburg, battles of Port Hudson and Mobile 
Bay. 

He was elected Commander of the National Association at 
the convention held in PhiladeljDhia, January 13, 1688. 

James A. Shubert, of the Gideon Welles Naval ^^eteran 
Association, of Connecticut, died in Philadelphia, as the result 
of accidental injuries on July 17. Shipmate Shubert served on 
the " Minnesota " and "Rhode Island," 1863 to 1865. He 
was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, in that city, with naval 
honors. 



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CHAPTEE XIII. 

Tenth Annual Convention and Re-nnion at Louisville, Ky. 
Reeej^tion, parade and dog watch. List of Officers elected. 

Convention and Re-union at Louisville was largely attended 
by shipmates from ail parts of the country. It was in all 
respects the most successful affair of the kind yet held under 
the auspices of the National Association. ■ 

Rear Admiral Allen, assisted by Shipmates Fritschner and 
Hager of Louisville, secured from the Citizen's Committee free 
quarters, free music, free halls, and free badges for our peoj)le. 
These courtesies and privileges had not been accorded or even 
asked for at any former re-union, consequently they were the 
more gratefully appreciated. 

Our thanks are due to the shipmates named as well as to Cols. 
John H. Milliken, T. J. Batman, Michael Minton, J. W. Ham- 
mond, Louis Weber and others who contributed to the success 
of the occasion. Our visit in a body to the Commercial Club, 
Garfield Club, Press Club, and ladies rece23tion were events of 
unusual interest in which Kentucky hospitality was generously 
demonstrated. 

The following program had been arranged for the occasion : 

Sunday Morning.— Meet at No. 340 East Main Street at 9.30; move from there 
to Flag Ship Tell City, foot of Fourth Street, where visiting shipmates will be re- 
ceived and assigned quarters. 

Monday Morning. — Keception of the Admiral ; declaring ship in commission 
11 o'clock. 

Monday Night. — Dog Watch at Music Hall at 8 o'clock. 

Tuesday Morning. — Meet forparade at 9.30 aboard ship. 

Tuesday afte'noon. — Conveniion meets at 2 o'clock in Common Pleas Court 
room. 

Wednesday Morning. — G. A. K. parade. Camp fires, receptions, etc., balance 
of the week. 




pJ^°-4t4Ii SSkr, Past National\\i;t J:t:ftl^.?r.fcl^rtl??aut, Minn. 

No. I. WII^LIAM L. ORR, 
Past National Fleet Engineer 
No. 4. P. W. HAGER, t.jo = tottm or ^r-t.' 

secretary D. D. Porter Association. I^ouisville, Ky. National fioi^^Mario.f Indiana. 



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The Louisville Times of September 10, 1S95, referring to the 
panicle of the Naval Veterans said: 

If the visitors to the city this week saw nothing else beside 
the parade of the Naval Veterans' Association they would be 
repaid for their coming. It was the first parade of the week 
and a prettier display was never made by them at any encamp- 
ment. To the large majority of the thousands upon thousands 
of people who thronged the streets this morning, the sight of a 
naval uniform was a new experience. 

Comparatively few of the younger generation had ever seen a 
" blue jacket " and to these the pai-ade was a treat they had not 
counted on in coming to Louisville. While the parade to- 
morrow will be longer, it can hardly surpass the one of to-day 
in point of excellent management in getting the many organiza- 
tions to participate, in promptness in forming, and in the appre- 
ciation manifested by the spectators. 

Promptly to the minute the command " forward " was given, 
and the column moved from First and Broadway at 10.30 
o'clock. There were represented in the parade thirty-seven 
different local associations, and made an imposing column. 

A great crowd witnessed the start, and when the three rounds 
which announced that the line was ready to move was fired by 
the artillery there was a deafening cheer from the assembled 
throng. Hats were thrown in the air, and canes followed. 
Women waved their handkerchiefs, and the old tars responded 
to the salute with grateful bows and smiles. 

From First street the parade moved down Broadway. The 
sidewalks, housetops, windows, and even the treetops along the 
route were literallj'- alive with people. Arriving at Fourth and 
Broadway the procession turned in Fourth. Here they encoun- 
tered the greatest crowd of their march. Not alone were the 
sidewalks thronged, but the streets as well. The street cars had 
been stopped by the police. 

The line moved in Fourth street and down Jefl'erson, and, 
halting at Fifth and Jefferson streets, when Rear Admiral Allen 



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and staff repaired to tlie reviewing stand. This stand was 
designated by the " Flagship " colors, and the finest Union 
Jack ever in the city. It is made of the finest of blue silk and 
bears forty-four gilt stars. It has floated over several of the 
steamers of the regular navy during the ceremonies in harbors, 
and is now the property of the National Association. 

EEPORT OF THE REAR ADMIRAL. 

61 Willard Street, Hartford, Conn. 

August 31, 1895. 

To The National Association of Naval Veterans, Assembled at 
Louisville, Ky. 

Shipmates: — In the execution of the duties of the office of 
National Commanding Officer to which you elected me at Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., I beg to sabmit this report: 

The following new associations have been added to our num- 
ber during the present administration, and I am expecting hourly 
to hear from one or two other points that organizations have also 
been effected there. 

Lake Superior Naval Veteran Association, Marquette, Mich. 
Commodore Hopkins Naval Vetei*an Association, Los Angeles, Cal. 
Admiral Kowan Naval Veteran Association, Portsmouth, Va. 
Admiral Foote Naval Veteran Associaion, St. Louis, Mo. 

Various of the older associations have been recruiting and 
tave greatly increased their membership. Kone have withdrawn 
or disbanded, and peace and harmony universally prevail. 

I have made special efforts through the Division Chiefs and 
National Aids attached to my staff to organize associations at 
the various National and State Homes throughout the country. 
This effort, if continued by our successors, should result in 
adding to our number several additional organizations. 

The organization of Naval Veteran Associations has already 
been productive of great good, and is likely in the near future 
to do even more in removing many unjust discriminations against 



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the sailor, so tliat lie may stand equitably before the law along- 
side his comrade of the army and receive equal consideration. 

Owing to circumstances of environments it has been much 
more difficult to obtain a pension for a deserving shipmate of 
the navy than for his fellow patriot, the comrade of the army, 
for it will be remembered the enlisted men of the navy shipped 
at some seaport and were sent from there to the nearest receiving 
ship, and taken from there as vessels needed crews, and put 
among officers and men they never saw before, and the survivors 
difficult to trace. 

The army comrade, on the contrary, ordinarily joining a 
<5omj)any formed at or near his home, and associated himself 
with friends who had previously known him, and who if they 
survived, could easily substantiate his claim. 

The organization of Naval Associations and exchange of 
rosters between them is the most helpful work that has ever 
been done in that direction in enabling deserving shipmates to 
■obtain justice. Therefore every naval veteran should be u]3on 
our rolls, not alone for the great good it would do him to be 
among his shipmates, but the greater incentive to be of service 
to others. 

It is a very important question whether in view of the time 
•consumed and attendant expenses, our association should for 
.some years at least go to another distant western city to hold 
their annual convention, when but a fraction of our membership 
are in that locality. 

As indicating the sentiments of the organization, the vote for 
a seaboard convention showed conclusively that over two-thirds 
favored Philadelphia or Brooklyn, Either city would offer 
superior attractions for instruction and enjoyment in 1896, and 
be within easy distance of probably Yo per cent, of our mem- 
bership. It will be remembered that we have already accepted 
the invitation of Baltimore to come there in 1897. Anotlier 
principle of our organization I have kept steadily in view, viz: 
The development of the United States Navy, and in every 



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possible way so far as our humble efforts could be utilized I 
have co-operated with all efforts to build and equip a navy that 
should be a credit to the country and a bulwark of defense in 
case of need. Hon. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts, said 
more than thirty years ago in Congress, " For territory situated 
on the seaboard naval skill and strength are the indispensable 
conditions of national independence, safety and power." 

This Association has always regarded the Naval Reserve 
Force as a great adjunct to the navy in case of war, and we 
have encouraged and assisted in its organization by every means 
in our power. We therefore view with commendable pride the 
success it has attained in fourteen States, composed as it is of 
young men who have a fondness for the sea and an enthusiasm 
for their profession. The government has been exceedingly 
liberal in their treatment of these reserves, in so far as the 
nieagre appropriation permitted, which was only about $25,000, 
while over $400,000 is attached to the land militia, I think it 
would be wise to ask Congress to at least double the ai^propria- 
tion for the Naval Reserves next year. 

The practical training the Naval Resei'ves are getting is very 
valuable to the country; we do not know how soon we may 
have to call upon these young men for active service in repelling 
the sinister designs of England in acquiring additional foot-holds 
on this continent, should she persist in violating the Monroe 
Doctrine by her action in Venezuela. I believe the American 
people are fairly committed to that doctrine and mean to light 
for it if necessary. I know the Naval Veterans do. The senti- 
ment of old glorious Commodore Decatur is a good odc to 
remember at this time: "' My Country, — may she be always 
right, but right or wrong, my Country." 

Our mortuary list, or death roll, is larger than ever this year, 
and coinprised some of our most loyal workers, who have passed 
over the river to join the silent majority on the other shore. 
While expressing our sympathy let us not spend our time 
repining but close up our ranks and honor their memory by a 



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firmer determination than ever to l>attle for the principles tliey 
in their lifetime contended for, emulating the example of the 
dying Lawrence who gave us the sentiment of our national pass- 
word: " Don't give up the Ship." 

In conclusion, I desire to thank the officers and shipmates 
who have stood so loyally by my side during the past year and 
rendered cheerful and valualDle assistance to me in the adminis- 
tration of the office. 

Yours fraternally, 

FRANCIS B. ALLEN, 

Rear Admiral Commanding. 

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF. - 

Louisville, Ky., September 10, 1895. 

To the Rear Admiral Commanding, Officers, Delegates, and 
Members of the Tenth Annual Convention, National Association 
of Naval Veterans: 

Ship:mates: — Since my appointment as Chief of Staff one 
year ago, I have labored earnestly, intelligently and faithfully 
to advance the interests and increase the usefulness of our asso- 
ciation. 

I have written over 300 letters and 58 newspaper articles, 
attended nearly all the meetings of the Farragut Association, 
No. 1, of the Port of Philadelphia, of which I have been an 
active member 28 years. I have, at some sacrifice of time and 
means, visited the local associations at New York City, Balti- 
more, Md., New Haven, Conn., and Louisville, Ky. And I 
embrace this opportunity of placing on record my sincere thanks 
and grateful appreciation for the warm welcome and generous 
hospitality extended to me by the shipmates of those places. 

When we take into consideration the scattered and weakened 
condition of Naval Veterans generally, it seems surprising that 
four new associations has been added to our Roster during the 
past year. Being present at the birth of the National Associa- 



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tion and fortunately privileged to attend all conventions and 
re-nnions so far held, I congratulate all concerned in its increas- 
ing j^opularitj and patriotic character of tlie excellent material 
which constitutes its membership May they live long to enjoy 
the blessings of peace secured in a great measure through their 
instrumentality. 

Yours, fraternally, 

WILLIxiM SIMMONS. 

OFFICEES ELECTED AT LOUISVILLE. 
The Tenth Annual Convention met in the Court House, oir 
Jefferson Street, at 2 P. M., September 10, 1895. Eear Admiral 
F. B. Allen, presided; nearly all the local associations were 
represented and an election for officers to serve the ensuing year- 
resulted in the selection of the following shipmates : 

Hear Admiral, Samuel Alman, 227 Division avenue, Brooklyn, X. Y. 
Commodore, E. C. Farquhar, 117 Putnam avenue, Zanesville, O. 
Captain, George Fritchner, 340 West Main street, Louisville, Ky. 
Commander, Wm. J. Ferguson, 1510 South Fifth street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Lieutenant-Commander, Edward D. Bliss, 880 De Kalb ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 
Senior Lieutenant D. Bungay, 100 Galena street, Freeport, 111. 
Junior Lieutenant, James Stanley, 144 Forty-first street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Fleet Surgeon, Thomas G. Herron, 59 West Ninth street, Cincinnati, O. 
Fleet Paymaster, Exdix F. Dustin, 90 Friendship street, Providence, R. 1. 
Fleet Engineer, George L. Seavey, 11 North Jefferson street, Chicago, 111. 
Fleet Ciiaplain, A. S. McWilliams, 253 West Kirby avenue, Detroit, Mich. 
Judge Advocate General, Charles Cowley, 12 Middle street, Lowell, Mass. 

Appointments. 
National -Secretary, Fred. E. Haskins, 767 Washington ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 
National Historian, John B. Wirt, 8 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind 
National Boatswain, Edwin Shelley, 259 Greenwich ave.. New Haven, Conn. 
Senior Aide and Chief of Staff, Walter E. Jacobs, 174 Saltonstall street. New 
Haven, Conn. 

General Order JVo. 1. 
(Series 1895-6.) 

September 30, 1895. 

Shipmates: — Having been elected to the office of Eear 
Admiral Commandino- at the Tenth Annual Convention at 



Ill 

Louisville, Ky., Septemebr 10, 1895, and duly installed on 
September 28, at New York City, in accordance witli the orders 
of my predecessor, F. B. Allen, late Rear Admiral Command- 
ing, I hereby assume command, with head<i[uarters at No. 227 
Division Avenue, Brooklyn, N, Y. 

Commanding officers of associations will forward without 
delay to these headquarters, the name and full address of one 
member of the National Executive Committee and one National 
Aide on the Staff of the Rear Admiral Commanding', These 
selections should be made with great care and from among; the 
best workers iu the association, 

A printed copy of the resolutions adopted at the Tenth 
Annual Convention will be forwarded to each commanding 
officer, and it must be read to the members of his association 
at the first meeting after receipt, and then be pasted in the 
official copy of the National Constitution and Greneral Laws, 
for reference. 

As the convention failed to revise the constitution and by-laws 
and to codify the several resolutions adopted since the publica- 
tion of the constitution of 1892, I hereby appoint Past Rear 
Admiral B. S. Osbon, Past Commodore Cyrus Sears, and Past 
Lieut. -Commander W, H, Place, a " Committee on Revision" 
of the Constitution and By-Laws, who will prepare the ' ' copy ' ' 
to be submitted to the Eleventh Annual Convention for its 
action. 

Attention is specially directed to the second resolution 
adopted at the Seventh Annual Convention held in Baltimore, 
September 10, 1892, requesting secretaries of local associations 
to forward bi-monthly reports to the National Secretary, Your 
commanding officer trusts that these reports will be made 
promptly. Send in the first at once. 

Your attention is called to page 23 of the Ritual entitled 
"Annual Inspection," and your commanding officer gives 
timely notice that all the local associations may comj)ly with 
this important regulation-. 



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I lierej appoint as " Memorial Day Eitual Committee " 
tlie following shipmates: Past National Chaplains Robert 
Edwards, J. L. DeMott, A. S. Mc Williams, who shall pre- 
pare at an early date a form of Memorial Day services to 
be vised by all local associations on the 30th day of May, 
annually, 

I desire to obtain your earnest interest in the welfare 
of the ladies of the Naval Veterans Association and the 
Naval Cadets, both of whom are auxiliary to the National 
Association and who are worthy of our encouragement and 
support. 

Earnest and persistent work should be continued in localities 
where efforts have already been made to establish associations. 
Untried places should engage our thought and energy. I 
believe at an early date I shall have the pleasure to announce 
another important addition to our National forces by chartering 
a local association in a State not yet represented in our National 
Association, 

The Fleet Paymaster, E, F. Dustin, has charge of all badges, 
buttons, ribbons, stationery and other supplies and will furnish 
them tlirough the proper channels. 

Enquiries as to addresses of shipmates and kindred subjects 
should be sent to the National Secretary, Fred. E, Haskins. 
The necessary return postage stamps must accompany the 
inquiry. 

The Tenth Annual Convention and Reunion at Louisville, 
Ky., was, from all the reports that I have received, a very 
enjoyable one. The hospitality, generosity, and hearty reception 
given to our shipmates must be a source of great gratification. 
Unavoidably, your commanding officer was prevented from 
attending, though his heart and mind were there. 

It is my earnest wish that the cheerful compliance, the ready 
willino-ness, the hearty co-operation and the fraternal relations 
which have been given successively to my predecessors, may be 
mine during the cruise we shall make together. 



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My desire and effort shall be the peace, prosperity and good 
of all my sliipmates. 

Fraternall}" yours, 

SAMUEL ALMAN, 

Rear Admired Commanding. 
W. E. Jacobs, 

C kief of Staff. 

Official. 
Eeederick E. Haskins, 

National Secretary. 

OBITUAEY. 

Shipmate Edward "W. Smith, of the Farragut Association, 
of the Port of New York, died in Brooklyn, August 19, 1895, 
and was buried on August 22, in that city. Large delegations 
from the Farrao-ut Association, Wm. Llovd Grarrison Post, No. 
207, Gr. A. K., the Women's Relief Corps and other organiza- 
tions were in attendance and were represented in the services. 
Shipmate Smith served during the war on the U. S. S. jNTalvern, 
Pawtuxet and Monticello. 



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CHAPTEE XIV. 

Sketch of tlie Naval services of each senior officer. 

SKETCH OF THE NATIONAL SENIOE OFFICERS. 
Charles W. Adams 

Was elected Commodore at our first convention in New York 
and served one term. He entered the navy before the Civil 
"War as Master's Mate and was attached to the sloop-of-war 
' ' Portsmouth, ' ' on the coast of Africa. Afterwards transferred 
to frigate " Santee," West Gulf Squadron. In June, 1864, 
he was appointed Acting Master and assigned to sloop-of-war 
" Ossipee," participating in the battle of Mobile Bay, after 
which he was transferred to the ram " Tennessee," as Executive 
Officer and Commander at the time of her sale. After which 
he was assigned to the sloop-of-war " Yandalia," until final 
muster out October 2, 1868. At present in business in Chicago, 
ni., and an active member of a local Naval Veteran Associa- 
tion in that city. 

Joseph Hadfield 

Was elected Commodore at our second annual convention in 
Philadelphia, and served one term. He entered the navy 
before the civil war, serving on the sloop-of-war " Ha,rtford," 
from which he was transferred to gunboat " Varuna," West 
Gulf Squadron, participating in the battle of the forts on the 
lower Mississippi, and capture of New Orleans. After which 
he was transferred to gunboat " Lodona," as Acting Ensign, 
and served also on gunboat " Monticello," North Atlantic 
Squadron, until muster out August 26, 1865. At present 
resides in Netv York and is an active member of the Farragut 
Naval Veteran Association of that city. He is also past Junior 
Vice Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. 



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Symmes E. Browxe 

"Was elected Commodore at the convention held in Milwaukee, 
"Wis. 5 and served one term. He entered the navy at Cairo, 111. , 
January, 1862, and was assigned to the gunboat "Mound City," 
participating in a number of engagements on the western waters. 
He served also on gunboat " Tyler," as Ensign, and on the 
"Forest Eose " and " Signal," as Executive Officer, partici- 
pating in the Eed River Expedition, and was mustered out at 
the close of the war. He is at present located at Columbus, 
Ohio, and is an active member of the D. D. Porter Naval Veteran 
Association of that city. Shipmate Browne is also a prominent 
and active member of the Gr. A. R. 

William S. Wells 

Was elected Commodore at the convention held in Boston, 
Mass., and re-elected with the rank of Rear Admiial at the 
convention which met at Detioit, Mich., serving in all two 
terms. He entered the navy as Engineer in 1862, and was 
assigned to the frigate " New Ironsides," in the South Atlantic 
Squadron. He also participated in the siege and capture of 
Fort Fisher, N. C, and resigned from the service October 12, 
1870. Shipmate Wells is at present engaged in business at 
New Haven, Conn. , and an active member of the Grideon Welles 
Naval Veteran Association, formerly the Naval Veteran Associ- 
ation of Connecticut. 

Bradley S. Osbox 

Was elected Rear Admiral at the Baltimore convention, Sep- 
tember 10, 1892. He served the association faithfully and 
intelligently and was re-elected for a second term by the con- 
vention which met at Indianapolis, Indiana, September 4, 1893. 

Shipmate Osbon made extraordinary efforts to increase the 
usefulness, popularity and influence of the National Associa- 
tion and the extent of his services in this direction entitles him 



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to lionorable mention. Attention is called to liis official report 
as submitted to the convention at Pittsburgli. It is an interest- 
ino- document and indicates bis zeal and devotion to tbe cause. 
It may be found in these pages almost entire. 

Shipmate Osbon was attached to the flagship Hartford at the 
capture of ISTew Orleans and its defences, in April, 1862, and 
is now engaged in business in New York City. 

Fraxcis B. Allen. 
Shipmate Allen has been for a number of years Vice Presi- 
dent of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance 
Company, resides in Hartford, Conn., and is 54 years of age. 
He is prominent in the veteran movement, both Naval and 
Grand Army; was elected Rear Admiral Commanding National 
Association of Naval Veterans at the Pittsburgh Encamp- 
ment in 1894; is Past Commander of the Naval Veteran 
Association of Connecticut, one of the largest associations in the 
Naval Veteran movement. He is also Aide-de-Camp on the 
Staff of Commander-in-Chief Lawler, Grrand Army of the 
Republic, Vice President of the Army and Navy Club of Con- 
necticut, and a member of the New York Commandery of tlie 
Loyal Legion. He is well known in insurance, engineering 
and veteran circles from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 

Sionmary of Naval Service. 

Appointed Engineer Corps U. S. Navy, March 1, 1862. 

1SG2 — LT. S. Steamer Port Royal, Lieutenant Commander 
George U. Morris — James, A2:)pomattox, Chickahominy and 
Potomac rivers. 

1863-1 — U. S. Steamer Port Royal, Lieutenant Commander 
Bancroft Gherardi, East and TVest Gulf Squadrons. 

1865 — U. S. Ironclad Dictator, Commodore John Rodgers, 
North Atlantic squadron. 

1866-67 — Special duty, New York. 

1868 — U. S. Flagship De Soto, Commodore C. S. Boggs, 
West India Squadron. 



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Eev. Samuel Almax, 

As iudicated in these pages, was elected Rear Admiral at 
Louisville, Ky, , September 10, 1S95. He entered the U. S. 
ISTavy in the year 1855, and was honorably discharged therefrom 
in the year 1865; during his term of enlistment he served on 
the following vessels, viz: " Macedonic'in, " " Hartford," 
" Brookljm," " Susquehanna," '' Saratoga," " North Caro- 
lina," " Vermont," " Stepping Stones," " Adelia," and 
"Don." 

Shipmate Alman located in Brooklyn, N. Y., at the close 
of the war and entered the ministry, being at present pastor of 
a large and influential Baptist Church. He is an active member 
and Past Commander of the Farragut Naval Veteran Associa- 
tion of the Port of New York. An eloquent speaker and 
popular among his associates. 



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CHAPTER XY. 

l^ame, date of cliarter and official number of associations repre- 
sented. Official list of number of men from eacb State in tlie 
U, S. Navy during tlie civil war. 

ASSOCIATIONS COMPOSING THE NATIONAL ASSO- 
CIATION OF NAYAL YETBRANS IN ORDER OF 
SENIORITY. 

Official No. Name of Association. Headquarters. Date of Organization. 

1. Farragut Association Philadelphia, Pa Aug. 5, 1867. 

2. Farragut Association New York Nov. 15, 1883. 

^- 3. Gideon AVelles Assn. of Conn Hartford, Conn June IS, 1884. y' 

4. Farragut Association Chicago, 111 June 25, 1884. 

o. Essex Association Salem, Mass Feb. 26, 1887. 

6. Cushing Association Milwaukee, Wis June 4, 1888. 

7. Naval Association of the Gulf.. .New Orleans, La Sept. 1, 1888. 

8. Minnesota Association St. Paul, Minn April 15, 1889. 

9. D. D. Porter Association Columbus, Ohio July 20, 1889. 

10. Admiral Dahlgren Association... Dayton, Ohio Oct. 19. 1889. 

f li 11. Farragut Association Providence, R. I Oct. 19, 1889. 

12. D. D. Porter Association Louisville, Ky March 2, 1890. 

13. Naval Veteran Association Cincinnatti, Ohio Oct. 15, 1890. 

14. .Maryland Association Baltimore, Md Jan. 1891. 

15. Naval Veteran Assn. of Illinois...Chicago, 111 Feb. 14, 1891. 

16. Shirk Association Erie, Pa March 12, 1891. 

17. Admiral Dupont Association Fort Worth, Texas...March 21, 1891. 

18. T. A. Budd Association Buffalo, N. Y April 29, 1891. 

19. Potomac Association Washington, D. C....Nov. IS, 1891. 

20. Cumberland Association New Bedford, Mass... Dec, 1891. 

21. Central New York Association... Amsterdam, N. Y... Dec. 18, 1891. 

22. Commodore Perry Association. ..Cleveland. Ohio Jan. 11, 1892. 

23. Michigan Association Detroit, Mich Jan. 11, 1892. 

24. Herrick Blue Association Zanesville, Ohio June 16, 1892. 

25. Monitor Association Brooklyn, N. Y Aug. 4, 1892. 

26. Kearsarge Association Portsmouth, N. H.... Chartered Jan. 2,1893. 

27. Black Hawk Association Indianapolis, Inu Chartered Jan. 16, 1893. 

28. Dahlgren Association Lowell, Mass Chartered Feb. 13, 1893. 

29. Kennebec Association Bath, Me Chartered Mar. 14,1893. 



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Official No. Name of Association. Headquarters. Date of Organization. 

30. Admiral S. C. Eowan Assn Annapolis, Md Chartered Oct. 27, 1893. 

31. Farragut Association Boston, Mass Chartered Nov. 22, 1893. 

32. Phihidelphia Naval Vet. Assn. ..Philadelphia, Pa Chartered Jan. 20, 1894. 

33. Admiral Winslow Association. ..Pittsburgh, Pa Chartered Apl. 10, 1894. 

34. Rock River Naval Vet. A8sn....Rockford, Ills Chartered May 15, 1894. 

35. Lake Superior Nav. Vet. Assn... Marquette, Mich Chartered Oct. 19, 1894. 

36. Commodore Hopkins N.V.Assn..Santa Monica, Cal... Chartered Oct. 24, 1894. 

37. S. C. Eowan Assn. Naval Vet... Portsmouth, Va Chartered Dec. 22, 1894. 

38. Admiral Foote Nav. Vet. Assn... St. Louis, Mo Chartered Sept. 1, 1895. 

39. Admiral Boggs Nav. Vet. Assn...Newark, N. J Cliartered Oct. 22, 1895. 



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ENLISTMENTS IN THE NAVY DURING THE LATE WAR. 

Furnished by the Navy Department. 

Statement of the number of enlistments during the late war within the bounds of each 
State,, showing the States to which the men were credited, so far as reported on the re- 
turns made to the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting. 





Credits by States. 


Enlistments at rendezvous in sev- 
eral States and on board Dnited 
States vessels, for which no 
credits are reported. 

1 


o 

c 


States, Etc. 


Between April 15, 18Gl,aud 
February 24, 18G4, as pro- 
vided by i Section 8, Act of 
Congress, approved July 4, 
1864. 


From February 24, 1864, to 
June 30. 186.5, as per rec- 
ords of Bureau of Equip- 
ment and Uecruiting. 


T3 

O 

u 

"3 

o 


f 

"a 
o 


Arkansas 




4 

758 

20 

409 

792 

738 

15 

273 

1 

2,336 

1,519 

1,797 

341 

3 

9 

434 

13,728 

5,759 

1 

2,281 

2,408 

236 

5 

1 

622 

1 

89 


4 

2,559 

99 

967 

863 

1,909 

15 

278 

1 

5,433 

18,353 

4,014 

341 

3 

9 

805 

42,155 

7,617 

1 

3,357 

11,937 

236 

5 

1 

725 

1 

89 




4 


Connecticut 


1,804 

79 

558 

71 

1,171 




2,559 


Delaware ; 




99 


District of Columbia 


87 


1054 


Indiana 


863 


Illinois 


541 


2,450 


Iowa, 


15 


Kentucky 

Louisiana 


5 


278 


193 

31 

2,681 

139 


194 


Maine 


3,097 

16,834 

2,217 


5,464 


Massach usetts 


21,034 


Maryland 


4,153 
341 


^lichigan 


Minnesota 






3 


Missouri 







9 


New Hampshire 


371 

28,427 
1,858 


. 777 

6,817 

114 

4 

479 

481 

29 

128 

84"" 


1,582 


New Y( irk 


48,972 


New Jersey 


7,731 


North Carolina 


5 


Ohio 

Pennsylvania 


1,076 
9,529 


3,836 
12,418 


Rhode Island 


265 


Tennessee 




133 


Texas 




1 


Vermont 


103 


725 


Virginia 


85 


Wisconsin 




89 


V^essels on Ohio River 




302 
7,290 


302 


Vessels in Squadrons 








7,290 














61,200 


34,577 


101,777 


20,177 


121,954 



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Past Fleet Strgeox Lorenzo Travee, M. D., 
Providence, E,. I.," 

Was elected Surgeon of the National Association at the con- 
vention held in Milwaukee, Wis,, August 28, 1SS9; re-elected 
at Boston, August 13, 1890; re-elected again at the ninth con- 
vention held at Pittsburgh, Pa., Sej^tember 10, 1894. At the 
Louisville convention he was succeeded by Shipmate Thomas 
G. Herron, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Entered the IT. S. Navy as 
acting assistant surgeon on board U. S. S. Delaware, at the 
Philadelphia Navy Yard, November 22, 1861.' The vessel 
was soon ordered to join the " Burnside Expedition " in the 
sounds of North Carolina, and participated in the Battle of 
Eoanoke Island, N. C, February 7, 1862, the Delaware as 
flagship. February 10, 1862, the same fleet of vessels^ 
made some sixteen in number, with the Delaware as flagship, 
an attack on Elizabeth City, N. C, which was defended by seven 
Confederate gunboats, one sand battery with two guns, and a 
schooner ancliored opposite the fort with two guns mounted. 
The engagement was a short one, lasting only fifteen minutes, a 
hand to hand conflict, boarding the vessels and running them 
down; the whole fleet was captured or destroyed except one 
vessel which made its escape through the Dismal Swamp canal 
to Norfolk, Ya. February 20, 1862, while the Delaware was 
reconnoitering the Chowan river, N. C, she was fired into by 
a regiment of Confederates in ambush, completely filling the 
vessel with bullets. The next engagement by the same fleet 
and officers was an attack on the fortifications at New Berne, 
N. C, March 14, 1862, in conjunction with the army, the 
gunboats silencing and destroying the forts along the river 
Neuse, some five or six, while the land forces were in conflict 
with the Confederate forces a short distance back. March 20, 
five vessels, with the U. S. S. Delaware operated against Wash- 
ington, N. C, until its surrender to the LTnion forces. 

Detached from the ''Delaware" November 8, 1863, and 



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ordered to U. S. S. Proteus, East Grulf Squadron, Key West, 
Florida. Detached from tlie Proteus May 5, 1865, and placed 
on " waiting orders," and on the 18th of October, 1865, was 
ordered to report to Commodore Hull, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 
to take passage in the U. S. S. South Carolina, to Gralveston, 
Tex., to join the U. S. S. Tallapoosa, at that place. Some 
eighteen months were spent in this locality, cruising about 
Pensacola, Fla., Key West, the Mexican coast, and up to New 
Orleans, where he remained during the summer of 1866. 
Detached June 1, 1867, at Washingtoa Navy Yard, and was 
ordered September 25, 1867, to join the U. S. S. Corwin, then 
at Portland, Me., engaged in the U. S. coast surveying duty. 
November 19, 1867, the vessel proceeded to Washington, D. 
C, where the ofhcers, men and stores were transferred to the 
U. S. S. Bibb, which proceeded to Tortngas, in the Gulf of 
Mexico, for surveying duty. His resignation was accepted 
October 18, 1868, after having served seven years. 

Dr. Traver has been in practice in Providence, K, I. , for the 
past twenty -five years. He is a member of the Rhode Island 
Medical Society, the Providence Medical Association, the Ameri- 
can Public Health Association, a Mason, a member of the Poyal 
Societ}^ of Good Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor, 
Grand Army of the Republic, United States Veteran Associa- 
tion, National Association of Naval Veterans, surgeon two 
years. Soldiers' and Sailors' Historical Society, Military Order 
of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the 
State of Pennsylvania, and of the Improved Order of Red Men; 
he was for eleven years secretary of Redwood Lodge, A. F. and 
A. M. ; is at present surgeon of Farragut Association, Naval 
Veterans. 

Bernard CALLAGHAisr. 

Shipmate Bernard Callaghan, Paymaster of the Monitor 
Naval Veteran Association of the Port of Brooklyn, New 
York, entered the U. S. Navy soon after the commencement of 




BERNARD CAI.LAGHAN, 
Paymaster Monitor Associatiou of Naval Veterans, Port of Brooklyn, N. Y. 



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tlie civil war, and was ordered to tlie U. S. S. " Aries," con- 
nected with the North Atlantic Squadron, 

The arduous duties and efficient service rendered by this 
squadron are matters of history; within its territorial limits 
occurred some of the most exciting events of the war. 

Shipmate Callaghan, on account of wounds received in the 
service and in line of duty was honorably discharged from the 
service at Norfolk, Va, , July IT, 1864, and located in Brooklyn, 
New York, where he now resides. He is a Past Senior Vice 
Commander of Gren, Devin Post, No. 11:8, Department of New 
York, Gr. A, R, He takes considerable interest in Naval Yet- 
eran affairs and is a charter member of the Monitor Association 
of Brooklyn, New York, which organized August 4, 1892. 

James H. Egan, 

Paymaster of the Naval Yeteran Association of Illinois, 
entered the U, S, Navy soon after the commencement of the 
civil war and served on the following vessels, viz: "Princeton," 
^' North Carolina," " Potomac," and " Ossipee;" while at- 
tached to the latter vessel, commanded by Captain William E, 
Le Roy, he participated in the great naval victory in Mobile 
Bay, August 5, 1864, and was with the first boat's crew that 
boarded the famous ram " Tennessee," after its surrender to 
Farragut's victorious fleet. 

After the capture of Fort Morgan and occupation of Mobile 
the ' ' Ossipee ' ' was ordered to blockade duty on the coast of 
Texas, where it rendered important and effective service 'until 
the close of the war, when Shipmate Egan received an honor- 
able discharge and located at Joliet, Illinois, where he is now 
engaged in the real estate, fire insurance and steamshi]D business. 
He is a prominent worker in the interest of Naval Yeterans and 
a charter member of the Illinois Association located at Chicas-o. 



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CHxVPTER XYI. 

Naval Posts of tlie G. A. R. Location, date of charter, time 
of meeting and officers. Kaval Camp Sons of Veterans, 
Naval Cadets. Ladies of the Naval Veterans. 

NAVAL POSTS OF THE G. A. R. 

There are but three Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic 
wh.ose membership is limited to Naval Veterans, located as 
follows : 

Naval Post -±00, Dept. of Pennsylvania. 
Located at Philadelphia. Chartered December 12, 1SS3. 
Meets on Wednesday Evenins;, N. W. Cor. Eio;hth and Vine 
Streets. Officers for 1895, as follows: Commander, Michael 
Quigley; Senior Vice Commander, J. J. Sproul; Junior Vice 
Commander, G. W. Rivels; Chaplain, W. J. Morgan; Adjutant, 
F. Robinson; Quartenuaster, William Crooks; Surgeon, Wil- 
liam Simmons; Officer of the Deck, James E. Boyle; Officer 
of the Guard, Johnston Sloan; Delegates, J. F. Mackie, W. J- 
Fergnson, Frank Robinson, William Simmons. 

Naval Post, No. 516, Dept. of New York. 
Located in New York City. Chartered October 26, 1884. 
Meets semi-monthly in the hall of Essex Market, corner Grand 
and Ludlow Streets. Officers for 1895: Comnrander, T. J. 
Tworney; Senior Vice Commander, John Boland; Junior Vice 
Commander, W. Churchill; Chaplain, E. F. Jennings; Surgeon, 
E. Russell; Officer of the Deck, E. Jones; Delegates, F. H. 
Grove, B. S. Osbon, A. C. L. Borie, G. W. Bostwick. 

Stevens Naval Post, No. lo4, Dept. of New Jersey. 
Located at Hoboken, N. J. Chartered April 6, 1887. 
Officers for 1895, are as follows: Commander, H. F. Rockenstye; 



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Senior Vice Coinmaiider, James Slla^Y ; Junior Vice Commander, 
John Nolan; Adjutant, James Garrigan; Quartermaster, Charles 
Brown; Chaplain, A. A. Eowe; Surgeon, J. Lensing; Officer 
of the Deck, H. F. C. Kruse; Officer of the Guard, F. McFad- 
den; Delegates, James Garrigan, James Shaw. 

Naval Camp, No, 400, Soxs of Yeteraxs. 
This is the only Naval Camp in the United States, and meets 
w^eeldy on Monday Evenings, in Naval Post Hall, Phila- 
delphia. It w^as chartered by the Division of Pennsylvania, 
November 5, 1890, and is officered as follows: Captain, E. B. 
Hughley; First Lieutenant, George R. Harley; Second Lieu- 
tenant, J. E. Harley. 

UNITED STATES MARINE LEGION, ORGANIZED AT 

WASHINGTON, D. C. SEPT. 21, 1892. 

Survivors U. S. Marixe Corps. 

Officers. 

Colonel Commanding, Joseph Smolinski, 616 Sixth St., N. W. Washington, D. C. 

Lieutenant-Colonel. Judge F. Shoemaker, 461 Chew Street, Waverly, N. Y. 

Adjutant, William Simmons, 1432 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Major, John F. Mackie, 251 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Captain, John Donovan, Boston, Massachusetts. 

Paymaster, Harry S. Haslam, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Chaplain, William M. George, 121 South Main Street, Elkhart, Ind. 

The Mississippi River Ram Fleet. 

Officers for the coming year as follows: Commander, John M. 
Ackerman, of Louisville; Senior Vice Commander, James M. 
Ellis, Mattoon, 111; Junior Vice Commander, Joha H. Owens, 
Charlestown, Ind. ; Officer of the Day, D M. Vaughan, Cleve- 
land, 0. ; Historian and Treasurer, M. D. Crandall, St. Louis, 
Mo. ; Surgeon, G. S. Case, Los Angeles, Cal. ; Chaplain, Heary 
N. Crowder, Port Huron, Mich. 

The Mississippi Ri\-er Ram Fleet was a very important factor 
in the late war. It was fitted out by the War Department early 
in 1862 at various points in Ohio. It consisted of nine vessels 



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in all — four side- wheelers and five stern-wheelers. Two of the 
latter, the Fulton and Horner, were dispatch boats. The side- 
wheelers were the Queen of the West, Monarch, Switzerland 
and Lancaster. The Lioness, Sampson and Mingo were ordi- 
nary siern-wheeelers. All w^ere made into very serviceable 
and seaworthy rams by changing their shape and reducing their 
weight. The prows were sharpened, the works a'bove deck cut 
as low as possible, new engines and boilers were put in and all 
protected and strengthened as much as possible. 

The plans for this work were drawn by and carried out under 
the direction of the then noted architect, Charles M. Ellet, Jr. , 
who became its first commander. In addition to the res-ular 
crew the boats carried companies of carefully -selected soldiers. 
Boat, crew and soldiers were examined by a military ofiicer. 
These soldiers were the flower of the Fifty-ninth, Sixty-third 
and Eighteenth Illinois Yoluntcers and were the best cf the 
regimental sharp-shooters. 

The first regular engagement in which the fleet took part 
was the naval battle just above Memphis, June 6, 1862.. 
Previous to this they had done convoy duty, occasionally pick- 
ing oft" a gray-garmented enemy. In the Memphis battle the 
fleet accomplished some wonderful work. From this time on 
it was recognized as a most important factor in the war. 

At Memphis Col. Ellet was killed. He was succeeded by 
his brother Lieut. Col. Alfred M. Ellet, who afterwards became 
a Major Greneral, and was in turn succeeded by Col, Charles 
Eivers Ellet, son of the first commander. The Fleet's last 
commander was Lieut, Col. John Ellet. The Ellet family of 
heroes, it will thus be seen, were in command from the organiza- 
tion of the fleet to the day it was mustered out of service. 

The Mississippi Marine Brigade was also conceived and 
organized by Gen. Alfred M. Ellet. Its mission was to protect 
Northern commerce on the Mississippi and its tributaries from 
busli-whackers and river pirates. It was fitted up to resist small 
arms only. The vessels were the Autocrat (flagship), Liana^ 



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Baltic, Paine, Adams, Faircliild(storeship), Woodford (hospital), 
and a dispatch boat, the Cleveland. The crews numbered in all 
about 2,000 men. They were recruited for the most part from 
convalescents from camps and hospitals. Much good work 
was accomplished by the Eam Fleet and the Marine Brigade in 
the Mississippi, Yazoo, Tennessee and Eed Kivers. Both 
branches of river defense were dishanrled formally in 1865. 

LADIES OF THE NAVAL VETEEAN ASSOCIATION 
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMEEICA. 

Organized April 7, 1892. 

PEEAMBLE. 

We, Mothers, Wives, Daughters, Sisters, Grand-daughters- 
and Daughters-in-law of the Naval Veterans, having the interest 
of the sailor at heart, who aided in maintaining the honor and 
integrity of the National Grovernment during the War of the 
Eebellion between April 12, 1861, and August 25, 1865; also, 
of all female descendants of the war of 1812, and the Mexican 
War, and whom we honor for their past achievements, do form 
ourselves and unite in an Association to be composed of the 
before named Mothers, Wives, Daughters, Sisters, Grand- 
daughters and Daughters-in-law of the late Eebellion, and all 
female descendants of the war of 1812 and Mexican War. 

OBJECTS. 

Section 1. To unite with loyalty, live for each other, to- 
practice the precepts of true fraternity of feeling towards all 
sisters of our association, to strengthen the ties of fraternal fel- 
lowship and sympathy, to advance the best interest of the 
association and its members and to maintain the honor of the 
American flag. 

Sect. 2. To assist the Naval Veterans in their high and holy 
mission, and encourage and sympathize with them in their noble 



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work of charity ; to extend needful aid to members in sickness 
and distress. 

Sect. 3. To furtlier the interests of all subordinate associa- 
tions, and to institute new associations throughout the United 
States of America. 

ELIGIBILITY. 

Section 1. Mothers, Wives, Daughters, Sisters, Grand- 
daughters and Daughters-in-Law who have attained the age of 
fifteen years, of honorably discharged sailors of the United 
States Navy Marine Corp and Eevenue Service, in connection 
with Naval forces who served between April 12, 1861, and 
August 25, 1865, also all female descendants of the war of 
1812, and the Mexican War, shall be eligible to membership in 
this Associaton. 

Sect. 2. Shipmates of the National Association of Naval 
Veterans in good standing in their respective Association are 
eligible to membership in this association, and shall not be 
required to pay initiation fees or dues, and shall not vote on 
any question. 

This excellent association was organized at Providence, E. I, , 
and there are now connected with it six local associations in the 
order of seniority as follows: 

Providence, E. I. ; New Bedford, Mass. ; Salem, Mass. ; 
Baltimore, Md. ; Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Penna. 

']^he badge adopted consists of an anchor suspended from 
each end of a pin bar on which is engraved the initials L. of 
N.V. A. It is bronze metal, with a star on shank of the 
anchor, and is worn over a Union Jack, on the left breast. A 
general meeting of the association was held at Pittsburgh, 
Penna., in September, 1894, during the Gr. A. E. Encampment. 

Perhaps the most prominent and active worker in the cause 
is the Past Captain Commanding, Mrs. Ellen E. Traver, of Provi- 
dence, E. I., a lady of unusual intelligence and ability, who is 
also identified withthe Ladies of the Gr. A. E., and is the Treas- 
urer of Gen. J. A. Logan Circle of Providence, E. I. 



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Kayal Cadets, Port of New York. 

Our association was organized April 24, 1890. At our first 
meeting fifteen members were present, and through the kind 
efforts and most earnest support of the Farragut Veterans, and 
"the membei's of our organization, the Cadets have grown to a 
membership of one hundred and fifty. 

The object of our organization, is to promote military discipline, 
patriotism, loyalty, friendship and charity, and to respect the 
flag and laws of our country, and to protect the interests of our 
members. ' ' One for all and all for one, ' ' 

Our organization is an auxiliar}^ to the Farragut Association 
of Naval Veterans of the Port of New York. All young men, 
over seventeen 3? ears of age, of good character, are entitled to 
membership; we also have a Junior Branch, for boys between 
twelve and seventeen. Our uniforms are the regulation uni- 
forms of our navy, the only exception being silver trimmings, 
instead of gold. 

The Cadets are taking a most earnest interest in the welfare of 
onr organization, and they are very careful to see that our flag, 
the Stars and Stripes, is respected wherever they go. On several 
occasions, our flag has been nsed for advertising purposes, by 
some ignorant foreigners, who placed upon them various adver- 
tisements, for the interest of their business, and the same being 
discovered some of the members demanded that the advertise- 
ments be removed, and on the refusal thereof, thej captured 
the flag, and are keeping it as a relic. We are showing the 
people, wherever we go, that there is but one flag that we love, 
and that is the Star Spangled Banner. 

The old veterans have taken care of our flag in the past, and 
we are ready to take care of it in the future. We drill every 
Friday night, at our headquarters, Essex Market, The drills 
consist of regular military tactics, single stick, cutlass, gun and 
howitzer drills, ' We participate in all the parades, and also 
attend the funeral of all Naval Vetera as connected with the 
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Farragut Association, and show our last respect to them hj 
firing a volley over their graves, which is the last honor that 
we can show to those who so bravely fought in our late war. 

We desire to organize similar organizations all over the 
country, . and would be pleased to hear from any association 
that would like to organize a Cadet Corps. They will kindly 
address all communications to Captain G. A. Knerner,- Room 
12, Essex Market, N.Y. 




THOMAS G. HERRON, M. D. 

Fleet Surgeon, Cincinnati, Ohio. 



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CHAPTER XTII. 

Xaval squadrons of the civil war. JSTumerical strengtli in ves- 
sels and men each year, and commanders of each in the order 
of service. Destruction of the Alabama; official report of 
Captain Winslow. Description of the Kearsarge, list of offi- 
cers and an account of the Alabama claims commission. 

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF OUR NAYAL 
SQUADRONS. 

Territory Covered by Bach and Name of Respective 
Commanders in" the Order of Service. 

Average Number of Men and Vessels each Year of the War as 
Indicated hy Official Records on the Subject. 

THE POTOMAC FLOTILLA. 

Organized April, 1861. Embraced all the vessels in com- 
mission serving on the Potomac, Rappahannock and Piankatank 
rivers, the Chesapeake Bay and adjacent waters. Its respective 
commanders in the order of their service was : J, H. Ward, T. 
T. Craven, R. H. Wjman, Charles "Wilkes, A. H, Harwood, 
and Foxhall A. Parker. 

The Flotilla was disbanded for want of further use Jul;^ 31, 
1865, by orders of the Secretary of the Navy. The following- 
are the principal vessels which constituted the Potomac Flotilla, 
whose vigilance and devotion to the cause for which they fought 
contributed very largely to saving the nation's capital from 
capture by the insurgents, an object which they sought to 
accomplish by a blockade of the Potomac: Pawnee, Resolute, 
Freeborn, Anticosta, Teaser, Reliance, Yankee, Piedmontese 
Wyandank, . Jacob Bell, Harriet Lane Morse, Satellite, Step- 
ping Stone, Mercury, Don, Heliotrope, Sangamon, EllaDras'on 



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Tulip. Coin. Reed, Com. Jones, Fuchsia, Primrose, Sonoma, 
and a few others whose names have escaped the writer's memory. 

AVERAGE NUMERICAL STRENG-TH. 

From Ajnil, 1861. to December, 1861, 10 vessels, 587 men. 
From Januarj^ 1863, to December, 1862, 2-1 vessels, 463 men. 
From January, 1863, to December, 1863, 17 vessels, 360 men. 
From January, 186-1, to December, 1864, 19 vessels, 572 men. 
From January, 1865, to July 31, 1865, 25 vessels, 826 men. 

The vessels of this Flotilla were originally within the terri- 
torial limits of the Korth Atlantic Squadron, but in the early 
part of the war was constituted a separate command and ren- 
dered important service in the vicinity of Annapolis, Baltimore, 
the Bush, Gunpowder and Susquehaiiaa rivers, when the Con- 
federate forces invaded the loyal States. Captain J. H, Ward, 
its first commander, was killed during an engagement with a rebel 
battery at Mathias Point on the Potomac river, June 27, 1861. 

THE XORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. 

"Was organized in April, 1861, and embraces all vessels in 
commission on the coast of Virginia and North Carolina, 
extending from tha Chesapeake Bay to the southern outlet of 
Cape Fear River, including the James, York and Elizabeth 
rivers and Hampton Roads. It was discontinued as a separate 
command June 30, 1865. Its respective commanders ir the 
order of service was: J. Gr. Pendergrast, S. H, Stringham, L. 
M. Goldsborough, S. P. Lee, and D. D. Porter. 

To the men and vessels of this squadron we are in a measure 
indebted for the signal victories at Hatteras Inlet, under String- 
ham- at Roanoke Island, under Goldsborough; at Hampton 
Boads, under Worden; at Fort Macon, under Lee; at Fort 
Fisher under Porter, and on the Roanoke river, under Gushing. 

Its average strength each year of the war, as indicated by 
of&cial records on the subject, was as follows: 

From April to December, 1861, 21 vessels, 4,360 men. From 



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Januaiy, 1862, to December, 1802, 43 vessels, 5,029 men. 
From January, IS63, to December, 1863, 49 vessels, 5,801 
men. From January, 1864, to December, 1864, 55 vessels, 
10,996 men. From January, 1865, to June, 1865, 120 vessels, 
5,887 men. 

THE SOUTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON" 

Was organized October 1, 1861, and embraced all vessels on 
tlie coasts of Soutli Carolina, Georgia, and Florida as far south 
as Cape Canaveral, a distance of about tliree hundred and fifty 
miles. 

To the men of this squadron we are indebted for the capture 
of Port Royal and its defences, valuable service rendered in 
Charleston harbor and elsewhere along the coast of the States 
named. Commodore Samuel F. Dupont was the first commander 
and was relieved at his own request by Rear Admiral J. A. 
Dahlgren, July 6, 1863. Dahlgren continued in con mand until 
the close of the war, when the squadron was disbanded as a 
separate command. 

Its average numerical strength during the progress of the war 
was as follows, as indicated by official records on the subject: 

From October, 1861, to December, 1861, 31 vessels, 5,693 
men. From January, 1862, to December, 1862, 52 vessels, 
5,722 men. From January, 1863, to December, 1863, 61 ves- 
sels, 7,006 men. From January, 1864, to December, 1864, 
68 vessels, 6,735 men. From January, 1865, to June, 1865, 
81 vessels, 6,498 men. 

THE EAST GULF SQUADRON. 

Established in the fall of 1861 and embraced all the vessels 
operating on coast of Florida, extending from Cape Canaveral 
on the east to Pensacola on the ^vest, including the waters of 
the Bahama Islands and vicinity of Cuba, with headquarters at 
Key West. 

To this squadron we are indeljted for an effective blockade of 
the extensive Florida coast and the capture of some of the most 



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valuable prizes of tlie war. The squadron was discontinued in 
June, 1865. Its respective commanders in the order of service 
were : W. H. Mervine, W. "W. McKean, Thadorus Bailej, 
Theodore P. Grreen, and C. K. Stribling. 

Its average numerical strength each year of the war, as indi- 
cated by the official record on the subject, was as follows: 

From January, 1862, to December, 1862, 20 vessels, 2,017 
men. From January, 1863, to December, 1863, 21: vessels, 
2,068 men. From January, 1864, to December, 1864, 34 
vessels, 2,191 men. From January, 1865, to June, 1865, 30 
vessels, 2,197 men. 

THE WEST GULF SQUADEOX 

Was organized in the fall of 1861. Embracing all vessels 
serving on the Gulf Coast, extending from Pensacola on the 
east to 1he Rio Grrande river on the west, on the coast of 
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, and at one time 
included the Mississippi river as far as Vicksburg. To this 
squadron we are indebted for the brilliant victory on the Lower 
Mississippi, which resulted in the capture of New Orleans and 
its defenses and made a Southern Confederacy an absolute 
impossibility. Its services at Fort Pickens, Mobile Bay, Port 
Hudson, and A^icksburg, are matters of history familiar to 
readers of war literature. Its respective commanders in the 
order of service were: W. W. McKean, D. Gr. Farragut, H. 
H. Bell, James Palmer, and II. K. Thatcher. 

Its average numerical streng+h each year of the war was as 
follows: 

From October, 1861, to December, 1861, 59 vessels, 7,371 
men. From January, 1862, to December, 1862, 64 vessels, 
6,469 men. From January, 1863, to December, 1863, 62 
vessels, 6,969 men. From January, 1864, -to December, 1864, 
72 vessels, 6,255 men. From January, 1865, to June 30, 
1865, 55 vessels, 5,876 men. 



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THE AVESTERX FLOTILLA. 

Organized in tlie fall of 1861 and embraced all vessels oper- 
ating!: on four thousand miles of navigable waters in the western 
States, extending from Cairo to New Orleans. Origiiiallj con- 
trolled by tbe War Department but transferred to the Navy 
Department in January, 1862. Its most important service was 
rendered at Belmont, Memphis, Island No. 10, Fort Pillow, 
Shiloh, Forts Henry, Donelson, Ilindman, Wright and Yicks- 
burg, and rendered important service on the Tennessee, Cum- 
berland, Yazoo and Red Rivers. Its commanders in the order 
of service were: John Rodgers, A. H. Foote, C. H. Davis, D. 
D. Porter S. P. Lee and S. M. Pennock. 

Its average numerical streiigth each year of the war was: 
From January, 1862, to December, 1862, 27 vessels, 2,049 
men. From January, 1863, to December, 1863, 54: vessels, 
4,279 men. From January, 1864, to December, 1864, 81 ves- 
sels, 6,569 men. From January, 1865, to June, 1865, 90 
vessels, 7,020 men. 

THE PACIFIC SQUADROX 

Was commanded by Commodore Charles H. Bell until 
October 25, 1864, at which time he was relieved by Rear 
Admiral Greorge F. Pearson, who continued in command until 
the war closed. This squadron consisted of about half a dozen 
vessels whose duty it was to convoy the California steamers and 
guard our interests on the Pacific coast, coast of Mexico and 
Central America. 

THE WEST INDIA SQUADRON 

Was a special squadron organized in the fall of 1862. Com- 
manded .by Charles Wilkes until January, 1864, when he 
was relieved "by Rear Admiral James L. Lardner. 

This squadron was composed of fast vessels with roviug com- 
mission for the purpose of intercepting blockade runners and 
exterminating piracy. They looked after our interests generally 



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on the liigli seas. We are indebted to the vessels and men of 
this squadron for the capture of the pirate " Florida " on the 
coast of Brazil, the pirate " Georgia " on the coast of Europe, 
and the ram " Stonewall " near Havana, and the destruction 
of the " Alabama " on the coast of Prance in June, 1864. 

The following vessels were attached to this squadron, viz: 
Niagara, Vanderbilt, Wachusetts, Susquehanna, Pontoosic, 
Sacramento, Kearsarge, Iroquois, Tuscarora, Chippewa, Pow- 
hattan, Mohican, Florida. 

Destruction of the privateer Alabama, by the U. S. S. Kear- 
sarge, off Cherbourg, France. Official report of Captain Winslow, 
U "s. K 



The Pirate Alabama. Details of Her Defeat. Wins- 
low's Victory. 

United States steamer " Kearsarge," June 19, 1864, P. M. 
Sir : — 1 have the honor to infofm the department that the 
da}^ subsequent to the arrival of the Kearsarge off this port on 
the 14th inst. , I received a note from Captain Semmes, begging 
that the Kearsarge would not depart, as he intended to fight her 
and would only delay her a day or two. 

According to this notice the Alabama left the port of Cher- 
bourg this morning at about 9.30 o'clock. 

At 10.20 we discovered her steering toward us, and fearing 
the question of jurisdiction might arise, we steamed out to sea 
until a distance of six or seven miles was obtained from the 
Cherbourg breakwater, when we rounded to and commenced 
steaming for the Alabama. 

As we approached and when within about 1,200 yards, she 
opened fire, we receiving two or three broadsides before a shot 
was returned. 

The action continued, the respective steamers making a circle 
around and around at a distance of about 900 yards from each 
other. 



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At the expiration of an hour, the Alabama struck, going 
down t\Yenty minutes afterwards, and carrying manj" persons 
witli lier. 

It affords me great gratification to report to the department 
that every officer and man did their duty, exhibiting a degree 
of coolness and fortitude which gave promise at the very outset 
of certain victory. 

I have the honor to be most respectfully, your obedient 
servant, 

JOHN A. WINSLOW, 

Ca2:>iain. 

Hox. GiDEOX "Welles, Secretary of the Navy. 

United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 
20, 1864. — Sir: — I inclose herewith the surgeon's report of the 
casualties on board this vessel in the late action with the 
Alabama. 

Although we received some twenty -five or thirty shots, twelve 
or thirteen taking efl'ect in the hull, by the mercy of God we 
have been spared the loss of any one life, whereas in the case 
of the Alabama I have heard the carnage was dreadful. 

The ships where about equal in match, the tonnage being the 
same. 

The Alabama carried a 100-pound rifle, with one heavy 
68-pounder, and six broadside 32 jjounders. 

The Kearsarge carried four broadside 32-pounders, two 
11 -inch and one 2 8 -inch rifle, being four less than her antagonist. 

The only shot which I fear will give us any trouble is a 
100-pound rifle, which entered our sternport and remains at 
present unexploded. 

It would seem almost invidious to particularize the conduct 
of any man or officer in an afliair in which all have done their 
duty with a fortitude and coolness which cannot be too highly 
praised, but I deem it due to my executive officer. Lieutenant 
Commander Thornton, who superintended the working of the 



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battery, to particularly mention Lim for an example of 
coolness and. encouragement of the men while lighting, which 
contributed much towards the success of the action. I have 
the honor to be very respectfully your obedient servant, 

JOHN" A. WINSLOW, 

Captain. 
Hon". G-. Welles, Secretary of the Navy. 

THE STEAMER KEARSARGE. 

The Kearsarge is a third-rate screw gunboat, of 1,031 tons. 
She carried eight broadside guns, one bow pivot and two stern 
boat howitzers. 

The steam sloop Kearsarge was built in Boston, in 1862, 
and left for special service about a year after. She is a very 
handsome vessel and her officers have diligently watched for an 
opportunity to engage both the Alabama and Florida. 

Here is a list of the officers commanding the vessel, now to 
become so well-marked in our naval history. 

Captain, John A. "Winslow; Lieutenant-Commander, James 
S. Thornton; Surgeon, John M. Brown; Paymaster, Joseph 
A. Smith; Chief Engineer, William A, Cushman; Second 
Assistant, William H. Bedlam; Third Assistants, Fred L. 
Miller, Sydney Ti. Smith and Henry McConnell; Boatswain, 
James C.Walton; Acting Grunner, Franklin A. Graham. 

THE KEARSARGE AND THE ALABAMA CLAIMS. 

The historical fight between the United States war steamer 
Kearsarge and the confederate cruiser Alabama, which occurred 
off the coast of France, June 19, 1861, had very important 
results. Besides adding another to the long string of victories 
which form the record of the United States Navy, it ended the 
career of a vessel which had inflicted enormous damage on 
American commerce and laid the foundation for the achieve- 
ment by the United States of a diplomatic victory not less signal 
than the one achieved at sea. During her career of nearly two 



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years tlie Alabama captured and burned sixty-five vessels and 
destroyed properly valued at $6,000,000. Slie was not a pow- 
erful vessel, but she was a terror to American commerce because 
sbe bad tbe run of tlie ocean and attacked every unarmed 
American ship sbe encountered. It remained for tlie Kearsarge, 
under Capt. Winslow, to put an end to this destructive career. 

Two yeai's after tbe war closed tbe depredations committed 
on American commerce by tbe Alabama and otber confederate 
cruisers built or equipped in Britisb ports became tbe subject of 
diplomatic correspondence between tbe governments of tbe 
United States and Grreat Britain. Tbe contention on tbe part 
of this government was that Grreat Britain was liable in damages 
for tlie depredations of tbese cruisers. Tbe claim was stubbornly 
resisted by Grreat Britain, and tbe result was a diplomatic corres- 
pondence of great lengtb, marked by rare ability on botb sides, 
but with tbe weight of argument distinctly in favor of the 
United States. The correspondence finally resulted in an 
agreement by both sides for the appointment of a tribunal of 
five arbitrators, of whom the President of the United States 
was to appoint one, the British government another, and the 
Emperor of Brazil, the King of Italy and the President of 
Switzerland one each. The arbitrators met at Geneva, Switzer- 
land, May 15, 1871, and their deliberations continued till 
September 14, 1872. The result was an award in favor of the 
United States of $15,500,000, "to be paid in gold by Great 
Britain to the United States." This award covered the depre- 
dations committed by several other cruisers besides the Alabama, 
but the award and claims have always been known as the Ala- 
bama claims. 



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CHAPTER XVIII. 

List of vessels and commanders thereof under Fla"' Officer 

StringTaam at Hatteras Inlet. DuPont at Port Royal. Grolds- 

borough at Roanoke Island. Foote at Fort Henrj*. Farra- 
gut at New Orleans and Mobile Baj. 

NAYAL EXPEDITIONS OF THE CIVIL WAR. 

HATTEKAS INLET EXPEDITION" 

was, by authority of the Navy .Department, fitted out in Hamp- 
ton Roads in August, 1861, and commanded by Flag Officer 
Stringham, and accompanied by a land force of about 1,000 
men, under command of General Butler. The following vessels 
and commanders constituted the expedition: 

Minnesota Captain Van Brunt 

Wabash Captain Mercer 

Monticello Captain Gillis 

Susquehanna Captain Channcey 

Pawnee '. Captain Rowan 

Cumberland Captain Marston 

Harriet Lane .' Captain Faunce 

Adelaide Captain Stellwagen 

George Peabody Captain Lowry 

Fanny Ca^Jtain Crosby 

POET ROYAL EXPEDITION UNDER FLAG- OFFICER DUPONT, 
NOVEMBER 7, 1861. 

The following are the vessels and number of guns carried by 
each, and names of their respective commanders which constituted 
the expedition, and whose brilliant achievements won the grateful 
plaudits of the Loyal North. 

Vessels of the Port Royal Expedilion, Number 0/ Guns, and Name of Commander 
Vessels. Guns. Commander. 

AVabash 40 C. E. P. Hodgers, 

Susquehanna 23 J. L. Lardner. 

Bienville 10 Charles Steadman, 



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Vessels. Guns. Commauder, 

Mohican 8 S. W. Godon. 

Vandalia 8 F. S. Haggeity. 

Augusta 8 E. G. Perrott. 

Penguin , 6 T. A. Budd. 

Pocahontas 5 Percival Drayton. 

Curlew 5 P. G. Watmough. 

Seminole 4 J. P. Gillis. 

Pawnee 4 R. H. Wyman. 

Unadilla 4 Napoleon Collins. 

Ottawa 4 T. H. Stevens. 

Pauline 4 J T. Bankhead. 

Seneca 4 Daniel Ammen. 

Isaac Smith 9 F. S. Conover. 

KOAXOKE ISLAND EXPEDITION UNDER FLAG OFFICER GOLDS- 
BOROUGH, FEBRUARY 8 AND 9, 1862. 

Vessels of the Roanoke Island Expedition. 

Stars and Stripes Reed Warden 

Louisiana Alexander Murray 

Hetzel H. K. Davenport 

Underwriter Wm. N. Jeflers 

Delaware S. P. Quackenbush 

Commodore Perry C. W. Flusser 

Valley City C. J. Chaplin 

Commodore Barney R- T. Renshaw 

Hunchback E. R. Calhoun 

Southfield C. F. W. Behm 

Morse Peter Haynes 

Whitehead C. A. French 

Lockwood G. W. Graves 

Brincker , J. E. Giddings 

Seymour F. S.Wells 

Ceres John McDiarmaid 

Putnam W. J. Hotchkiss 

Shawskeen T. J. Woodward 

Granite Edward Boomer 

Picket T.P.Ives 

Huzzar Frederick Crocker 

Pioneer Charles E, Baker 

Vidette Samuel Emerson 

Ranger M. B. Morley 

Lancer John L. Foster 

Chasseur John West 



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List of Veasels and Commanders of each under Flag Officer Foote at Fort Henry, 

February, 1862. 

Essex Captain W. D. Porter 

Cincinnati....: Captain R G. Stembel 

Carondelet Captain Henry Walke 

St. Louis Captaitj Leonard Paulding 

Conestoga Captain S. L. Phelps 

Taylor Captain William Gwinn 

Lexington Captain J. W. Shirk 

FLAG OFFICER FARRAGUT's FLEET. 

The following are tlie vessels of Farragut's fleet, Avitli the 
names of their commanders, which participated in the capture 
of New Orleans and its defences April 18 to 25, 1862: 

Sloops of War. 
Vessels. Comiuauders 

Hartford Eichard Wainwright 

Brooklyn Thomas T. Craven 

Eichmond James Alden 

Pensacola H. W. Morris 

Mississippi Melancthon Smith 

Portsmouth Samuel Swartwout 

Oneida S. P. Lee 

Iroquois John De Camp 

Gunboats. 

Cayuga KB. Harrison 

Itasca C. H. B. Caldwell 

Kennebec John H. Eussell 

Kinio George M. Ransom 

Katahdin George H.Preble 

Pinola.... Pierce Crosby 

Sciota Edward Donaldson 

"Verona C. H. Boggs 

Winona Ed. T.Nichols 

Wissahickon A. N. Smith 

Commander D. D. Porter's Mortar Flotilla Steamers. 

Harriet Lane J. M. Wainwright 

Miami A. D. Howelt 

Westtield W. D. Eenshaw 

J. P. Jackson S. E. Woodworth 

Owasco John Guest 

Clifton C. H. Baldwin 

Sachem L. G. Crane 



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Mortar Schooners. 
Vessels. ■ Coiumanders. 

Norfolk Packet Watson Smith 

Oliver H. Lee Washington Godfrey- 
Para E. G.Turber 

C. P. Williams A. E. Langthoine 

Arietta Thomas E. Smith 

William Bacon Wm. P. Kogors 

Sophronia L. Bartholomew 

T. A. Ward W. W. Queen 

M. T. Carlton Charles E. Jack 

Matthew Vassar *. H. H. Savage 

George Mangham John Collins 

Orvette F. E. Blanchard 

S. C. Jones J. D. Graham 

Adolph Hugel J. Van Buskirk 

Horace Beals K. R. Breeze 

John Griffiths Henry Brown 

Sarah Bruen A.Christian 

Racer Alvin Phinney 

Henry James L. W. Pennington 

Dan Smith Geo. W. Brown 

"FAEEAGUT'S AUGUST MOENING IN" MOBILE 
BAY," August 5, 1864. 

Vessek Engaged and Commander of Each. 
Vessels. Commanders. 

Tecumseh T. A. McCraren (lost.) 

Manhattan J. W. A. Nicholson. 

Winnebago F. A. Stevens. 

Chickasaw Geo. H, Perkins. 

Brooklyn James Alden, 

Octoraro C. H.Greene. 

Hartford Percival Drayton. 

Metacomet J. E. Jouet. 

Richmond T. A. Jenkins. 

Port Royal Bancroft GherardL 

La«kawana ,J. B. Marchand. 

Seminole Edward Donaldson. 

Monongahela J. H. Strong. 

Kennebec W. P. McCann. 

Ossipee W. E. Le Roy. 

Itasca , George Brown, 

Oneida C. L. Huniington. 

Galena C. H. Wells. 



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CHAPTEK XIX. 

List of vessels and commanders tliereof in January, 1865, in tlie 
North Atlantic Squadron, and at Fort Fislier under Rear 
Admiral D. D. Porter. 

VESSELS OF THE XORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON UNDER ADMIRAL 

D. D. PORTER, JANUARY, 1865, FROM NAVAL 

REGISTER OF THAT DATE. 

Vessels. Commodores. 

New Ironsides William Kadford. 

Minnesota , Joseph Lanman. 

Colorado Henry K. Thatcher. 

Wabash Melancthon Smith. 

Susquehanna S. W. Godon. 

Powlattau James F. Schenck. 

Captains. 

Brooklyn James Alden 

Vanderbllt Charles W. Pickering. 

Juniata William R.Taylor. 

Shenandoah Daniel B. Ridgely. 

Ticonderoga Charles Steadman. 

Fort Jackson B. F. Sands. 

Santiago de Cuba O. S. Glisson. 

Commanders. 

Tuscarora James M. Frailey. 

St. Lawrence D. Lynch. 

Monadnock E. G. Parrott. 

Onondaga William A. Parker. 

Shamrock W. H. Macomb. 

Rhode Island Stephen D. Trenchard. 

Chicopee A. D. Harrell. 

Nereus J. C. Howell. 

Mohican Daniel Ammen. 

Keystone State Henry Roland. 

Mendota Edward T. Nichols. 

Iosco J. Guest. 

Osceola J. M. B. Clitz. 

Pawtucket James H. Spotts. 



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Vessels. Commanders. 

Mackinaw J- C.Beaumont. 

K. K. Cuyler C. H. B. Caldwell. 

Mattobassett J. C. Fabiger. 

Massasoit K. T. Renshaw. 

Sauffus Edward R. Calhoun. 

Agawam ^- ^- Rhind- 

Quaker City W. F. Spicer. 

Lieut.-Commanders. 

Pontusac Wm. G. Temple. 

Eutaw H. C. Blake. 

AVyalusing Earl English. 

A. D. Vance J- H. Upshur. 

Yantic T.C.Harris. 

Sassacus Jo^i" L.Davis. 

Tallapoosa J. E. De Haven. 

Taconv W. T. Truxton. 

Mercedita Milton Haxton. 

Kansas P. T. Watmough. 

Maratanza G. W. Young. 

Maumee ^^^P^ Chandler. 

Pequot D. L. Braine. 

j^yack I'- ^- Newman. 

Canonicus Geo. E. Belknap. 

Vicksburg E. H. Baker. 

Chippewa E. E. Potter. 

gggQ John G. Walker. 

Unadilla Francis M. Ramsey. 

Mahopac E.E.Potter. 

Huron Thos. O. Selfridge. 

ggugca Montgomery Sicard. 

Hunchback Joseph P. Fyffe. 

Lieutenants. 

Monticello Wm. B. Cushing. 

Gettysburg R. H. Lamson. 

Malvern B.H.Porter. 

Alabama A. R. Langthorn. 

Montgomery T. C. Dunn, 

FortDonelson Thomas Pickering. 

Miami George W. Greaves. 

Gov. Buckingham John McDearmid. 

Aries A. F. Wells. 

Cambridge J. F. iNickels. 

Cherokee Wm. E. Dennison. 

Houquah J. W, Balch. 

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Vessels. Lieutenants. 

Bignonia Wm. D. Roath. 

Com. Barney George B. Livingston. 

Shohokon... W. B.Sheldon. 

Du mba rt on Henry Brown. 

Clematis E. D. Bruner. 

Tristram Shandy F. M. Green. 

Lilian Thos. A. Harrison. 

Crusader Peter Hays. 

Mount Vernon James Trathen. 

Atlanta T. J. Woodward. 

Britannia Samuel Huse. 

Banshee W. H. Garfield. 

Acting Masters. 

Mystic "William Wright. 

Dawn J. A. Jackaway. 

Western World Edward Herrick. 

Com. Hull J. O. Johnson. 

Rachel Seaman Samuel Curtis. 

Whitehead George W. Barrett. 

Delaware J. H. Eldridge. 

Daylight H. A. Phalen. 

Com. Morris R. G. Lee. 

Eolus E. S. Keyser. 

Samuel Rotan W. G. Nutting. 

Release John Baker. 

Ceres H. H. Foster. 

Little Ada S. P. Crafts. 

Fahkel : E.R.Webb. 

Wilderness H. Arey. 

Nansemond James H. Porter. 

Mt. Washington H. H. Haynie. 

Zouave J. L. Hayes. 

Ben. Morgan A. B. Mulford. 

Phlox Douglass F. O'Brien. 

Epsilon F. M. Muitzer. 

Acting Ensigns. 

Moccasin James Brown. 

Lilac J. A. Chadwick. 

Heliotrope B. N. GriflBn. 

Alert John Bishop. 

Anemone W. C. Borden. 

Poppy William Clark. 

Cohasset M. K. Henderson. 

Delta W. F. Gragg. 

Republic J. W. Bennett. 



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CHAPTER XX. 



5? 
5 



Selection of Naval Songs including " The Good Ship Union 
" Ballad of New Orleans," " Monitor and Merrimac," 
" Cumberland's Crew," " Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," 
'' Kearsarge and Alabama," " Farragat's Ball," and many 
others of interest to Naval Veterans. 

VOYAGE OF THE GOOD SHIP UNION. 

(1862.) 
'Tis midnight: through my troubled dreams 

Loud wails the tempest's crj' ; 
Before the gale, with tattered sail, 

A ship goes plunging by. 
What name? Where bound ? The rocks around 

Repeat the loud halloo. 
— The good ship Union, southward bound, 

God help her and her crew ! 

And is the old flag flying still 

That o'er your fathers flew, 
With bands of white and rosy light. 

And field of starry blue ? 
— Ay ! look aloft ! its folds full oft 

Have braved the roaring blast, 
And still shall fly when from the sky 

This black typhoon has past ! 

Speak, pilot, of the storm-tost bark ! 

May I thy peril share ? 

O landsmen, these are fearf il seas 

The brave alone may dare ! 

Nay, ruler of the rebel deep, 

What matters wind or wave ? 
The rocks that wreck your reeling deck 

Will leave me nought to save ! 

O landsman, art thou false or true ? 

What sign hast thou to show ? 
The crimson stains from loyal veins 

That hold my heart blood's flow ! 



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Enough ! what more shall honor claim ? 

I know the sacred sign ; 
Above thy head our flag shall spread, 

Our ocean path be thine ! 

The bark sails on : the Pilgrim's Cape 

Lies low along her lee, 
Whose headlong crooks its anchor-flukes 

To lock the shore and sea. 
No treason here I it cost too dear 

To win this barren realm ! 
And true and free the hands must be 

That hold the whaler's helm ! 

Still on ! Manhattan's narrowing bay 

No rebel cruiser scars ; 
Her waters feel no pirate's keel 

That flaunts the fallen stars ! 
— But watch the light on yonder height, 

Ay, pilot, have a care ! 
Some lingering cloud in mist may shroud 

The Capes of Delaware ! 

Say, pilot, what this fort may be 

Whose sentinels look down 
From moated walls that show the sea 

Their deep embrasures' frown? 
The rebel host claims all the coast, 

But these are friends, we know. 
Whose footprints spoil the "sacred soil," 

And this is ? Fort Monroe ! 

The breakers roar — how bears the shore ? 

— The traitorous wreckers' hands 
Have quenched the blaze that poured its rays 

Along the Hatteras sands. 

Ha ! say not so ! I see its glow ! 

Again the shoals display 
The beacon light that shines by night, 

The Union Stars by day ! 

The good ship flies to milder skies. 

The wave more gently flows ; 
The softening breeze wafts o'er the seas 

The breath of Beaufort's rose. 



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What fold is this the sweet winds kiss, 

Fair-striped and many-starred, 
Whose shadow palls these orphaned walls, 

The twins of Beauregard ? 

What I heard you not Port Royal's doom ? 

How the black warships came 
And turned the Beaufort roses' bloom 

To redder wreaths of flame ? 
How from Rebellion's broken reed 

We saw his emblem fall, 
As soon his cursed poison-weed 

Shall drop from Sumter's wall,? 

On ! on ! Pulaski's iron hail 

Falls harmless on Tybee I 
The good ship feels the fresliening gale, — 

She strikes the open sea ; 
She rounds the point, she threads the keys 

That guard the Land of Flowers, 
And rides at last where firm and fast 

Her own Gibraltar towers ! 

The good ship Union's voyage is o'er, 

At anchor safe she swings. 
And loud and clear with cheer on cheer 

Her joyous welcome rings ; 
Hurrah ! hurrah ! it shakes the wave. 

It thunders on the shore, — 
One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, 

One nation, evermore I 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 



THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. 

Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early light, 

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming; 
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight 
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming; 
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, 
Gave proof, through tiie night, that our flag was still there. 
II : Oh, say, does the star-spangled banner yet wave 

O'er the land of tlie free, and tlie home of the brave? : | 



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On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, 

Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes; 
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, 
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses; 

Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, 
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream ! — 
11 : 'Tis the Star-Spangled Banner ! oh, long may it wave 
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ! : || 

Oh thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand 

Between their loved homes and foul war's desolation ; 
Blessed with vict'ry and peace, may the heaven-rescued land 
Praise the power that hath made and preserved us a nation ; 
Then conquer we must, for our cause, it is just: 
And this be our motto — " In God is our trust ;" 
II : And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave 
O'er the land of the fi-ee and the home of the brave ! : 11 



OUR FLAG IS THERE. 

Our flag is there, our flag is there, 

We'll hail it with three loud huzzas; 
Our flag is there, our flag is there, 

Behold the glorious stripes and stars. 
Stout hearts have fought for that bright flag. 

Strong hands upheld it mast-head high. 
And oh ! to see how proud it waves. 

Brings tears of joy to every eye. 

Chorus. — Our flag is there, our flag is there, 

We'll hail it with three loud huzzas, 
Our flag is there, our flag is there, 
Behold the glorious stripes and stars. 

That flag has stood the battle's roar. 

With foemen stout, with foemen brave ; 
Strong hands have sought that flag to lower, 

And found a sure and speedy grave. 
That flag is known on every shore. 

The standard ( f a gallant band. 
Alike unstained in peace and war. 

It floats o'er freedom's happy land. 

Chorus. — Our flag is there, etc. 



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A BALLAD OF NEW ORLEANS. 

By W1LI.1AM Simmons. 
Lord Lovell reigned in New Orleans, 
On the banks of the Mississippi ; 
And he was spoiling for a tight, 
Being the son of an F. F. V. 

Lovell swore the Town to defend. 

He waved a Confederate flag, 
And said that he was ready to die 

Beneath that Piratical rag. 

He drank all night, and swore all day 
That he was the son of old Mars ; 

And boldly said he was not afraid 
Of the Northern Yankee Tars. 

He had ten thousand valiant men, 
And with these men, said he, 

The Yankee Mudsills I can beat. 
With my gray-coated Chivalry. 

Them forts, he said, the Navy can't take ; 

We have boats and rams a score. 
Batteries above and below the town, 

All along the river shore. 

But Farragut came with a small fleet, 
With a very small fleet came he ; 

And Lovell at once began to retreat. 
Before the first boat he could see. 

Hold on old fellow, brave Farragut said, 
Hold on Lord Lovell, said he. 

Bui Lovell said, as tracks he made, 
I am in a great hur-ree. 

Lovell kept running by day and night. 

For a mighty fine runner was he ; 
Because he could not stand the sight 

Of a gun near a live Yankee. 

Farewell Lord Lovell, a long good-bye. 
Said a haughty Creole grandee. 

So Farragut's sailor boys came right up 
And captured the great Citee. 



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FARRAGUT. 
Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. 
Farragut, Farragut, 

Old heart of oak, 
Daring Dave Farrag.it, 

Thunderbolt stroke. 
Watches the hoary mist 

Lift from the bay, 
Till his flag, glory-kissed, 

Greets the young day. 

Far, by gray Morgan's walls, 

Looms the black fleet. 
Hark, deck to rampart calls 

With the drum's beat ! 
Buoy your chains overboard. 

While the steam hums ; 
Men ! to the battlement, 

Farragut comes. 

See, as the hurricane 

Hurtles in wrath 
Squadrons of clouds amain 

Back from its path I 
Back to the parapet, 

To the guns' lips, 
Thunderbolt Farragut 

Hurls the black ships. 

Now through the battle's roar 

Clear the boy sings, 
" By the mark fathoms four," 

While his lead swings. 
Steady the wheelmen five 

" Nor' by east keep her," 
"Steady," but two alive ; 

How the shells sweep her ! 

Lashed to the mast that sways 

Over red decks. 
Over the flame that plays 

Round the torn wrecks, 
Over the dying lips 

Framed for a cheer, 
Farragut lea<ls liis ships. 

Guides the line clear. 



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On by heights cannon-browed, 

While the spars quiver ; 
Onward still flames the cloud 

Where the hulks shiver. 
See, yon fort's star is set, 

Storm and fire past. 
Cheer him, lads — Farragut 

Lashed to the mast ! 

Oh ! while Atlantic's breast 

Bears a white sail, 
While the Gulfs towering crest 

Tops a green vale ; 
Men they brave deeds shall tell. 

Old Heart of Oak, 
Daring Dave Farragut, 

Thunderbolt stroke ! 

— William T. Meredith, in the Century, 



THE KEARSARGE AND THE ALABAMA. 
In Cherbourg roads the pirate lay 
One morn in June, like a beast at bay, 
Feeling secure in the neutral port, 
Under the guns of the Frenchman's fort, — 
A thieving vulture, a coward thing. 
Sheltered beneath a despot's wing. 

But there outside, in the calm, blue bay. 

Our ocean eagle, the Kearsarge, lay ; 

Lay at ease on tiie Sunday morn, 

Holding the corsair ship in scorn ; 

With captain and crew in the might of their right 

Willing to pray, but more eager to fight. 

Four bells are struck, and this thing of night, 
Like a panther crouching with fierce affright. 
Must leap from his cover, and, come what may, 
Must fight for his life or steal away. 
So, out of the port with his braggart air. 
With flaunting flags sailed the proud corsair. 

The Cherbourg cliff's were all alive 

With lookers-on, like a swarming hive ; 

While compelled to do what he dared not shirk. 

The pirate went to his desperate work ; 

And Europe's tyrants looked on in glee, 

As they thought of our Kearsarge sunk in the sea. 



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But our little bark smiled back at them 
A smile of contempt, with that Union gem, 
The American banner, far floating and free. 
Proclaiming her champions were out on the sea ; 
Were out on the sea and abroad on the land, 
Determined to win under God's command. 

Down came the vulture ; our eagle sat still, 
Waiting to strike with his ironclad bill ; 
Convinced by the glow of his glorious cause 
He could crumple his foe in the grasp of his claws. 

"Clear the decks ! " then said Winslow — words measured and slow; 
" Point the guns, and prepare for the terrible blow ; 
And whatever the fate to ourselves may be 
We will sink in the ocean this pest of the sea." 

The decks were all cleared and the guns were all manned, 
Awaiting to meet this Atlantic brigand. 
When lo ! roared a broadside ; the ship of the thief 
Was torn, and wept blood in that moment of grief. 

Another! Another! Another! And still 
The broadsides went in with a hearty good will, 
Till the pirate reeled wildly, as staggering and drunk. 
And down to his own native regions he sunk. 

Down, down, forty fathoms beneath the bine wave, 
And the hopes of old Europe lie in the same grave ; 
While Freedom, more firm, stands upon her own sod, 
And for heroes like Winslow is shouting, " Thank God." 

Thomas Buchanan Eead. 



MONITOR AND MERRIMAC. 
'Way down at Fort Monroe, the rebels struck a blow. 

Which raised a great commotion thro' this land you know, 
They'd better stayed at home and let the Yankee boys' alone, 

For they got enough of Yonkee Doodle Dandy, Oh ! 

Chorus — A hop de-doo-den-doo. Jefl" Davis how are you? 

We beat your Merrimac so neat and handy, oh ! 
And now we'll give three more for the gallant Monitor, 
And three we'll give for Yankee Doodle Dandy, Oh I 

The rebel Merrimac with others at her back, 

Commanded by Buchanan the old granny oh ! 
From Norfolk started out and tried to put to rout. 

And capture little Yankee Doodle Dandy, Oh ! —Chorus. 



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The Congress soon went down, the Minnesota fast aground, 
Which made our Yankee Sailors feel abandoned Oh ! 

But see with hearty cheers the Monitor appears, 
While the music strikes up Yankee Doodle Dandy, Oh ! — Chorus. 

The rebel shot flew hot, but the Yankee answered not 
'Till they got within a distance they culled handy oh ! 

Now says Worden to his crew, boys lets see what you can do, 
If you take that iron rebel you're the dandy Oh! — Chorus. 

The little Monitor, her iron hail did pour, 

Which made the Merriraac squeal like a gander oh ! ■ 

The rebels shook their heads and to one another said 

Lawr they've got an iron Yankee Doodle Dandy Oh ! — Choru8, 

Says the rebels we're undone, boys I guess we better run 

For the bottom of the river is quite sandy oh ! 
We are sinking fast I swear, so for Norfolk we will steer, 

And d — n that iron Yankee Doodle Dandy Oh ! — Chorus. 

Raise your voices every one, give three cheers for Erricson, 

Who gave us such a vessel, neat and handy oh ! 
And now we'll give three more for the gallant Monitor, 

And three we'll give for Y''ankee Doodle Dandy, Oh! — Chorus. 

The rebel Merrimac has been blown to bally-hack. 

And now we'll give three cheers so neat and handy oh ! 

Next John Ball will get his fill, for let the world say what it will, 
The Yankee Boys for Fighting are the Dandy, Oh ! — Chorus. 



COLUMBIA'S FLAG. 
Of all the flags that proudly float 

O'er Neptune's gallant tars, 
Or wave on high in victory 

Above the sons of Mars, 
Give us that flag, Columbia's flag. 

Pure emblem of the free. 
Whose brilliant stars flashed through our wars. 

For truth and liberty. 

Choktjs. — Then dip it, lads, in ocean's brine. 
Greet it with three times three ! 
Columbia's flag shall henceforth shine, 
The banner of the sea. 



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Beneatli its oflds we fear no foes, 

Our hearts shall never quail, 
With bosoms bare the storm we dare, 

And brave the battle's hail. 
E'en when our decks with shot were ploughed, 

Their planks with gore dyed red. 
Our gallant tars firm at their posts, 

Ne'er paused to count their dead. 
Cho. — Then dip it, lads, in ocean's brine, 

Greet it with three times three ! 
The flag that was at Mobile made 

The banner of the sea. 

Far o'er the sea to every clime 

This honored flag shall go. 
And through all time its fame sublime 

With brighter hues shall glow. 
For Freedom's own that flag is now, 

Its guardians Freedom's sons, 
And woe betide the insolent 

On whom they train their guns. 
Cho. — Then dip it, lads, in ocean's brine. 

Greet it with three times three ! 
The flag for which our tars have won 

Dominion on the sea 

Its enemies dispersed shall be 

Upon the land and main. 
Its stars so bright mid storm and fight 

Will never shine in vain. 
No foreign power nor treason rife 

Shall shake our courage keen. 
We'll give our lives in deadly strife 

To hold that flag supreme. 
Cho. — Then dip it, lads, in ocean's brine, 

Greet it with three times three ! 
At last thank God ! our navy flies 

The banner of the sea. 

A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN WORDEN. 

Ry Mrs. Edmund A. Souder. 
Honor to Captain Word en. 

The gallant and the brave. 
Who came in hour of greatest need, 

Our noble fleet to save. 



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We'll joio in grateful songs of praise, 

And this shall be the burden 
Which every loyal voice shall sing — 

Honor to Captain Worden I 

With thrilling hearts and tearful eyes, 

We read the mournful story. 
Of those who found a wateiy grave, 

Yet live, all deck'd with glory. 
Their names shall stand on history's page. 

And handed down from age to age, 
The fate of that heroic band. 

Who perished in the (,'umberland. 

Like fiends the rebel crew approach, 
And deal out death and slaughter ; 

The booming gun and bursting shell 
Sound o'er the tranquil water. 

Brave hearts and stalwart arms were there. 
And swift the order to prepare. 

While from the masts the flags shall fly 

Until we conquer or we die ! 

The iron hail falls thick and fast — 

In crowds our men are dying ; 
" Sink or Surrender" is the cry — 

"We'll sink with colors flying I " 
Morris, the lion-hearted said. 

The rebels' death blow quickly sped — 
The iron prow the timbers shiver. 

The oaken ribs sink in the river, 
Yet ere they sunk, those noble tars. 

Cheered yet again the Stripes and Stars ! 

But Worden's noble little craft, 

The Monitor, drew near, 
To save the honor of the flag. 

To every freeman dear ; 
E'en in the teeth of that dread foe 

He dealt the rebel blow for blow. 
Thanks be to God ! she saved the day, 

And victory's palm she bore away. 

Shall we who sit in peace at home, 

Our fireside bliss enjoying, 
Our heartfelt tribute fail to bring 

To him, our foes destroying ? 



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Then join in grateful songs of praise, 
And let this he the burden, 

Which every loyal heart shall sing — 
Honor to Captain Worden ! 



FARRAGUT'S BALL. 

By Comrade Joseph E. Vantine, U. S. S. Richmond, 

Off Mobile, Aug. 1864. Tune—" Lannigan's Ball." 
On the blockade was one Admiral Farragut, 

Who was noted for being a very brave man ; 
Who never was known to be scarified ne'er a bit, 

But his vessels in all kinds of ructions he ran. 
He gave a large party one day to his squadron ; 

Officers and men, he invited them all. 
And if you'll pay attention, I'll just try to mention, 

The rows and the ructions at Farragut's Ball. 

'Twas myself had a free invitation. 

For me and my shipmates every one ; 
And quickly it proved me a nice occupation, 

Sponging the hole in a big nine-inch gun. 
I handled the sponge and the rammer so gracefulIy,^ 

That all of my shipmates loudly did bawl, 
" Be gripes !" you're a jewel, you do it so tastefully ; 

You're just in time for Farragut's Ball. 

When we got there they were dancing a Polka: 

Farragut's Polka, says I, by my sowl. 
The funniest dancing that ever a mortal saw, — 

Nothing but whistle, crack, bang, whizz and howl. 
The boys were all merry, the girls were all frisky, 

But the divil a girl did I see there at all. 
Not even as much as a noggin of whiskey : 

To blazes, s-ays I, with Farragut's Ball. 

There was torpedoes served round to all of the company 

And a new kind of dish that they called Ricochet; 
There was hot shot, rifle shot, shrapnel and canister, 

Till at length we are all of us inside the Bay. 
When the rebel ram Tennessee raised merry murder; 

Commenced training her guns and firing at all. 
When the Monitor swore they would stand it no longer, 

But they'd have satisfaction at Faragut's Ball. 



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Och, Murther! me boys, but then there was ructions, 

The Tennessee right for the Admiral hied ; 
So he quickly replied to her nate introduction 

And poured a whole broadside right into her side. 
The Richmond and Brooklyn, Lackawanna and two or three 

Knocked off' her plating, smoke-stack and all. 
Sure we spent five days at Pensacola Academy, 

Laming some steps for Farragut's Ball. 

At length she was battered and bruised up so perfectly 

That a stopper was put on to all of her pranks ; 
And Buchanan, who'd got his leg broken below the knee, 

Surrendered his ship and his crew to the Yanks. 
The ladies in Mobile they all raised a doleful cry, 

And all of them loudly for vengeance did bawl ; 
For they lost the price of their dresses and finery. 

When their darling was captured at Farragut's Ball, 



COLUMBIA, THE GEM OF THE OCEAN I 

Oh, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, 

The home of the brave and the free ; 
The shrine of each patriot's devotion ; 

A world offers homage to Thee ! 
Thy mandates maks heroes assemble 

When Liberty's form stands in view ; 
Thy banners make tyranny tremble 

When borne by the Ked, White and Blue. 

Chorus. 
Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue, 
Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue. 
The Army and Navy forever ! 
Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue. 

When war waged its wide desolation. 

And threatened our land to deform. 
The Ark then of Freedom's foundation, 

Cohmibia rode safe through the storm. 
With her garlands of vict'ry around her. 

When so proudly she bore her brave crew,. 
With her Flag proudly floating above her, 

The boast of the Red, White and Blue. 
Cho. — Three cheers, etc. 



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Your ort'rings of piaise bring ye hither, 

And gratefully join ye the hymn, 
May the wreaths they have worn never wither, 

Nor the star of their glory grow dim ! 
May the service united ne'er sever, 

But all to their colors prove true ! 
The Army and Navy forever ! 

Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue ! 
Cho. — Three cheers, etc. 



THE CUMBERLAND'S CREW. 
Oh ! shii)mates, come, gather, and join in my ditty ; 

It's of terrible battle that happened of late : 
Let each good Union-Tar shed a sad tear of pity, 

When he thinks of the once Cumberland's fate. 
The Eighth day of March told a terrible story. 

And many a brave tar to this world bid Adieu I 
Yet our flag it was wrapt in a mantle of glory 

By the heroic deeds of the Cumberland's crew. 

On that ill-fated day about ten in the morning. 

The sky was clear, and bright shone the sun, 
The drums of the Cumberland sounded a warning 

That told every seaman to stand by his gun. 
The Iron-clad Frigate down on us came bearing, 

And high in the air the Rebel Flag flew ; 
The Pennant of Treason she proudly was waving, 

Determined to conquer the Cumberland's crew. 

Then up spoke our Captain with stern regplution, 

Saying : my boys, of this monster now don't be dismayed, 
We swore to maintain our beloved Constitution, 

And to die for our country we are not afraid ! 
We fight for the Union : our cause it is glorious. 

To the Stars and the Stripes we will stand ever true. 
We'll sink at our quarters, or conquer victorious ! 

Was answered, with cheers, from the Cumberland's crew. 

Now our gallant ship fired her guns' dreadful thunder, 

Her broadside, like hail, on the Rebel did pour ; 
The people gazed on, struck with terror and wonder. 

The shot struck her sides, and glancod harmless o'er; 
But the pride of our Navy couLl never be daunted, 

Tho' the dead and the wounded her deck they did strew, 
And the Flag of our Union how proudly it flaunted, 

Sustained by the blood of the Cumberland's crew. 



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Slowly they sunk beneath Virginia's waters, 

Their voices on earth will ne'er be heard more — 
They'll be wept by Columbia's brave sons and fair daughters ! 

May their blood be avenged on Virginia's shore ! — 
In that battle-stained grave they are silently lying — 

Their souls have forever to earth bid Adieu ! 
But the Star-Spangled Banner above them is flying ; 

It was nailed to the mast by the Cumberland's crew. 

They fought us three hours with stern resolution, 

Till these Rebels found cannon would never avail them ; 
For the Flas of Secession has no power to gall them, 

Tho' the blood from their scuppers it crimson'd the tide ; 
She struck us amidst-ship, our planks she did sever ; 

Her sharp iron-prong pierced our noble ship through : 
And still, as she sank on that dark rolling river, 

We'll die at 9ur guns! cried the Cumberland's crew. 

Columbia's sweet birthright of Freedom's communion, 

Thy Flag never floated so proudly before ; 
For the spirits of those that died for our Union, 

Above its broad folds now exaltingly soar ! — 
And when our sailors in battle assemble, 

God bless our dear Banner: the Red, White and Blue! 
Beneath its bright Stars we'll cause tyrants to tremble, 

Or sink at our guns, like the Cumberland's crew. 



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